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Welcome to the Dollhouse

This Sundance winner follows the travails of Dawn Weiner (Heather Matarazzo), the teen pariah who seems to invite the cruelties heaped upon her by classmates. A stark, unsentimental approach to geekdom, and featuring some of the worst fashions ever to grace a lead actress.

Year: 1996
Genre: Comedy, Cult Films / After Dark, Film Festivals 1996, Sundance - Grand Jury Prize, Black Humour, Dysfunctional Families
Country: USA
Director: Todd Solondz
Starring: Brendan Sexton Jr, Heather Matarazzo, Matthew Faber, Eric Mabius
Duration: 84 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains offensive language.
7.4/10
Location in store: Cult

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