The Cannon Cruisers

Author: The Cannon Cruisers

Cannon Cruisers takes you through the Cannon Films catalogue and beyond. JD and Randy cover over 400 films and growing, from the 70s through today, including Cannon's 80s golden age with stars like Charles Bronson, Chuck Norris, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Sylvester Stallone in films like Death Wish II, Enter the Ninja, Bloodsport, Cobra, and Over the Top. Explore the ninja craze, martial arts mayhem, slasher franchises like Halloween and Friday the 13th, plus the V/H/S series. New episodes released weekly.
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Dolls (1987)
Saturday, 17 January, 2026

Dolls (1987) – Gothic Killer Doll Horror Fantasy Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week we’re covering Dolls (1987), a gothic horror fantasy directed by Stuart Gordon and produced by Charles Band’s Empire Pictures. When a young girl, her abusive parents, and a group of stranded travellers take shelter in a remote English manor, they discover their elderly hosts are doll makers whose creations punish cruel adults and spare the innocent. Join JD and Randy as they break down the film’s dark fairy-tale tone, creepy practical effects, and stop-motion killer dolls. We discuss its fast pacing, gothic atmosphere, moral framework, and how this predates Child’s Play and Puppet Master while standing on its own as one of Gordon’s most unsettling films. Tune in to hear why this compact 80s horror gem earns its cult reputation.Content Warning: This episode contains explicit language.