The most memorable moments from Dario Argento movies usually involve brutal slayings, but then there’s also the creepy mechanical doll from his 1975 movie Deep Red (aka Profondo Rosso), which we recently named one of the 10 Most Unsettling Doll Moments in Horror.
Julieann Stipidis wrote in that article, “Sure, you could argue that there is little logical rhyme or reason for Dario Argento’s choice to include creepy prop dolls in several of his kill scenes in his 1975 giallo masterpiece Deep Red, but they really do add something special.”
All these years later, the doll from Deep Red has finally been turned into a collectible you can invite into your own home! Variety has announced this afternoon that Mutant and Unbox Industries will be releasing the prop replica, an officially licensed soft vinyl toy.
The outlet details, “Crafted with screen-quality detail, this toy perfectly recreates the menacing essence of the Mad Puppet — every feature is faithfully reproduced to evoke the same unsettling little creature that left an immediate impression on audiences.”
“We are thrilled to be diving into the world of collectables with our friends and partners at Unbox Industries and are honoured to start with an official Dario Argento piece,” said Mutant co-founder Spencer Hickman. “The Mad Puppet is truly one of the most bizarre things in any Argento film, and we couldn’t be happier to share its madness.”
The vinyl toy is going up for grabs on October 28. Learn more on Variety.
Fans of Argento’s Deep Red include Jenna Ortega, who recently raved about the 1975 classic. She told Bloody Disgusting, “I think it’s just a good time and beautifully shot.”
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