Jeffrey Dollmer (2026)
Synopsis
Our Jeffrey Dollmer review looks at how this outrageous killer doll horror comedy mixes excessive gore, ridiculous humor, and questionable filmmaking into a movie that’s best enjoyed with friends on Halloween.
Jeffrey Dollmer will be available on Digital and On Demand November 3rd.
William's Jeffrey Dollmer Review
Did you watch Netflix’s Dahmer and find yourself depressed by just how bleak and disturbing the whole thing was? Have you ever thought, “You know what this needs? A little Chucky and a whole lot of Troma”? Well, Jeffrey Dollmer might be exactly what you’re looking for.
This is a movie that takes an already ridiculous premise and pushes it as far as possible. A killer doll possessed by Jeffrey Dahmer, stalking people who apparently have no interest in staying alive. The gore is excessive, the acting is way over the top, and the whole thing feels like it was made with absolutely no concern for good taste.
The production itself is pretty rough. Almost every location looks nothing like what it’s supposed to represent, despite some obvious attempts at set dressing. The police station looks more like a dirty concrete cave, complete with missing paint. There’s also an early bar scene where someone is singing onstage, the music suddenly cuts out, and we return to the singer still belting it out like Celine Dion with no music playing. I genuinely couldn’t tell you what happened there, and it certainly didn’t feel intentional.
Then there’s the story. Darren, on his way to a modeling gig, finds a creepy doll outside his hotel and just decides to take it along. Because apparently that’s a reasonable thing to do. From there, we get bloody glory holes, drilled skulls, and a murderous little doll that somehow manages to walk around masturbating without anyone noticing. The humor occasionally lands, the performances barely hold together, and the kills are gloriously excessive.
I did enjoy seeing Jeffrey Reddick again, having last seen him in New Fears Eve. As the creator of Final Destination, it’s fun watching him stretch his acting muscles in something this ridiculous.
Not every horror movie needs to be Hereditary. There’s a reason Troma has a cult following, and there’s something to be said for movies that are so outrageous and sometimes so poorly executed that they become entertaining in their own way.
A friend once told me, “There are two types of horror I love, top-of-the-line brilliant horror and terrible horror. No mediocre horror.” I don’t completely agree, but I understand the sentiment.
Jeffrey Dollmer is not something I’d recommend sitting down to watch alone. Get some friends together on Halloween night, grab some drinks, and prepare to laugh, scream, and yell at the screen. With the right crowd, I bet you’ll have some fun.
WATCH THE JEFFREY DOLLMER RED-BAND TRAILER
If you’re wondering just how ridiculous Jeffrey Dollmer gets, the official red-band trailer should give you a pretty good idea. Packed with excessive gore, outrageous humor, and killer doll mayhem, it’s a fitting preview of the kind of experience you’re in for.
