Brimming with squirm-in-your-seat scares, jaw-dropping (quite literally at times) gore, and a surprising dose of empathy, Dolly is a bold, relentless, and violent new vision from director Rod Blackhurst that exists somewhere on the blood-soaked intersection of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and House of 1000 Corpses. I can’t recommend it enough.
With Dolly now bludgeoning its way into theaters via IFC and Shudder, I was delighted to speak with director/co-writer Rod Blackhurst as well as cast members Seann William Scott, Fabianne Therese, and Max The Impaler (who is a revelation and a horror icon in the making as the title character) about their ambitious new horror film, including shooting on 16mm, immersing viewers in an unsettling fairy tale, how Max The Impaler’s professional wrestling background helped with the physical fight choreography in the film, plans for another Dolly movie (which I want to see immediately), and much more!
You can watch our video interviews below, and a spoiler warning that some key elements of the plot and characters are discussed, so if you want to watch Dolly without knowing anything about what happens, be sure to watch the film first and circle back here after you return from the theater!
In case you missed it, read Emily von Seele’s 5-star review of Dolly, and to learn more about the film, be sure to visit:
Dolly Synopsis: A young woman, Macy, fights for survival after being abducted by a deranged, monster-like figure who wants to raise Macy as their child. A daring blend of New French Extremity and 1970s American horror.
Director: Rod Blackhurst
Writers: Rod Blackhurst, Brandon Weavil
Cast: Fabianne Therese, Seann William Scott, Ethan Suplee, Max the Impaler
