Films
American Dollhouse
A film by John Valley
USA, 2026, 88'
National Premiere
A young woman, Sarah, inherits her childhood home following her mother's death. Despite the repairs the house needs, her troubled relationship with her brother and the memories of past trauma, returning to that place is also an attempt at a fresh start, away from the chaos of city life, marked by addiction, debt and disappointment. The plan seemed perfect – if only a psychotic neighbour didn't develop a deeply disturbing obsession with her. As this fixation becomes increasingly uncomfortable and violent, Sarah finds herself dragged into a bloody and perverse Christmas nightmare. Directed by John Valley, this indie slasher, inspired by classics such as “Psycho” and “Black Christmas”, dives into a spiral of paranoia and madness that reminds us that sometimes it is better not to know everyone on the block.
A young woman, Sarah, inherits her childhood home following her mother's death. Despite the repairs the house needs, her troubled relationship with her brother and the memories of past trauma, returning to that place is also an attempt at a fresh start, away from the chaos of city life, marked by addiction, debt and disappointment. The plan seemed perfect – if only a psychotic neighbour didn't develop a deeply disturbing obsession with her. As this fixation becomes increasingly uncomfortable and violent, Sarah finds herself dragged into a bloody and perverse Christmas nightmare. Directed by John Valley, this indie slasher, inspired by classics such as “Psycho” and “Black Christmas”, dives into a spiral of paranoia and madness that reminds us that sometimes it is better not to know everyone on the block.
Credits
Director John Valley Script John Valley Producer David Axe, Samuel Butler, Shane Greb Cast Hailley Lauren, Kelsey Pribilski, Tinus Seaux, Danielle Evon Ploeger, Richard C. Jones Language English Subtitles Portuguese Sales Blue Finch Films
John Valley
Director