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Tim Burton's Star
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Tim Burton’s Star

On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, it was a special day for fans of cinema and gothic art: Tim Burton, the visionary director, producer, and screenwriter, finally received his well-deserved star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame. This recognition marks a significant moment in the career of a man who has spent decades shaping the collective imagination with his unique and unmistakable style.

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Child’s Play and the Icon Chucky

“Child’s Play” and the Icon Chucky, released in 1988 and directed by Tom Holland, is a film that has profoundly impacted collective imagination and the horror genre. At the center of the story is Chucky, a doll that has become one of the most recognizable icons of horror cinema, alongside figures like Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and Michael Myers. “Child’s Play” not only spawned one of the longest-running and beloved horror franchises but also redefined the concept of the cursed doll, introducing a character that has terrified generations of viewers.

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Brahms is “The Boy”

Brahms is “The Boy,” a 2016 horror film directed by William Brent Bell, distinguished by its unsettling atmosphere and psychological tension, offering an intriguing twist on the cursed doll theme. At the center of the story is Brahms, an eerie porcelain doll that becomes the focus of a chilling mystery. With its blend of suspense, plot twists, and a surprising finale, “The Boy” has earned a prominent place in the landscape of contemporary horror cinema.

La Serie TV Goosebumps
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Goosebumps TV series

The Goosebumps TV series is a children’s horror television series that defined the ’90s, airing from 1995 to 1998. Based on the book series of the same name written by R.L. Stine, the TV series captured the imagination of millions of young viewers with its spooky stories, often accompanied by a touch of dark humor. Among the many characters and monsters that populate this universe, one of the most iconic is undoubtedly Slappy the Dummy, a malevolent ventriloquist doll that terrorized an entire generation.

Dolly Dearest la Bambola Maledetta

Dolly Dearest the Cursed Doll

“Dolly Dearest” is a 1991 horror film that falls within the genre of cursed doll movies, a very popular subgenre in the ’80s and ’90s. Directed by Maria Lease, the film is an interesting contribution to the genre, though it did not achieve the same success as other similar productions such as “Child’s Play” (1988) and “Puppet Master” (1989). Dolly Dearest, the cursed doll…