Magic
A ventriloquist is at the mercy of his vicious dummy while he tries to renew a romance with his high school sweetheart.
Why it matters
A claustrophobic psychological thriller that fuses ventriloquism with unraveling sanity, anchored by Anthony Hopkins’ unsettling dual performance.
- Hopkins embodies the thin line between man and dummy with chilling precision, turning ventriloquism into an intimate nightmare.
- Richard Attenborough’s direction channels Hitchcockian suspense, crafting a slow-burn tension that rewards patience.
- The dynamic between Corky and Fats taps into body horror’s psychological cousin—the terror of losing control over one’s own mind.
- For fans of character-driven horror that explores mental fractures rather than gore, this is a haunting study in obsession and identity.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
100
Supernatural
40
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
85
Survival
0
