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The Mannequin

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Liana Rojas, a creatively starved stylist assistant, discovers that the historical downtown Los Angeles factory building where her fashion designer sister mysteriously died is haunted by a serial killer posing as a headshot photographer for film studios who brutally murdered and dismembered his victims half a century earlier. This knowledge forces Liana and her friends to find a way to free themselves from the curse and escape the sinister ghost before they lose their own body parts. From the glorious black-and-white prologue to the grisly exorcism finale, director John Berardo's chiller is dressed to kill.

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Matthew Turner Blunt Magazine Mar 25
3/5
This is an engaging horror story that gets the job done thanks to a creepy atmosphere, strong performances and a couple of decent jump scares, but it’s also both uneven and a little underdeveloped. Go to Full Review
Leo Brady AMovieGuy.com Feb 18
3/4
With a single, lifeless figure standing silently in the corner of the room, The Mannequin stitches together grief and gore into a chilling showcase of indie horror ambition. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Feb 18
2.5/4
When the most famous movie mannequin was played by Kim Cattrall in a dopey ‘80s romcom, it’s clear that this sub-sub-sub-subgenre is clearly underrepresented. That makes The Mannequin a welcome addition to the game. Go to Full Review
Laura Hiros Rincón de cine Feb 3
2.5/5
despite the ups and downs in the script, the "Frankenstein-esque" combination of genres, and the somewhat "rough" editing, the film shows promise. [Full Review] Go to Full Review
Alyse Wax Action Reloaded Jan 27
This film poses more questions than answers. Go to Full Review
Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Jan 25
4
Despite its strong moments, "Mannequin" ultimately struggles to justify itself, especially in a genre that has evolved beyond many of the clichés presented here Go to Full Review
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F P @Ferrin.Pen 4d Feels like a supernatural horror movie filtered through the glamor, pettiness, and emotional chaos of The Real Housewives, and somehow that combination really works. Set inside the cutthroat world of fashion and image-making, the film blends ghostly possession, grief, and toxic ambition with messy interpersonal drama that makes every scene feel heightened and unpredictable. The mannequin itself becomes this eerie symbol of beauty, envy, and control, while the stylish black-and-white cinematography gives the movie a sleek, almost reality-TV-meets-art-house-horror vibe. Campy, emotional, and genuinely creepy at times, it’s a strange but memorable mix of melodrama and supernatural horror. See more Lilly G @LG660 5d The Mannequin is an eerie and visually striking horror film that understands how unsettling mannequins can be when used with restraint and atmosphere rather than relying purely on jump scares. See more Laura K @LauraK89 5d The Mannequin turns what could have been a simple "killer mannequin" premise into something far more atmospheric, emotional, and visually distinctive. Set against the backdrop of a historic downtown Los Angeles building and the world of aspiring fashion designers, the film uses mannequins not just as creepy props, but as manifestations of grief, obsession, ambition, and identity. The uncanny stillness of the mannequin itself becomes genuinely unnerving over time, especially as the film blurs the line between supernatural possession, trauma, and paranoia. Isabella Gomez gives a strong lead performance that helps ground the increasingly surreal horror elements, while the production design and cinematography give the movie a stylish, almost dreamlike quality that stands out from most indie horror releases. See more Andrew R @HorrorMovieLover458 Apr 18 The actors definitely try to do the majority of the lifting for this movie, but the writing and pacing felt off. The main character is hard to root for, putting the blame for everything on everyone else, but I did like the side characters. For an indie movie, you could do a lot worse. The mannequin is pretty predictable and basic, so if you want something thats a bit middle of the road, an easy watch, this could be a fun time. See more TheRhythmReview T @TheRake Jan 10 A serviceable creepy offering with a visually stunning intro scene that should have been the premise of the whole movie. See more Sydney E @RT75324352 Nov 7 A smart indie horror with a unique take on possession and horror. Berardo captures the intimacy of female friendships with class and blood-soaked scares. A great Halloween watch. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Liana Rojas, a creatively starved stylist assistant, discovers that the historical downtown Los Angeles factory building where her fashion designer sister mysteriously died is haunted by a serial killer posing as a headshot photographer for film studios who brutally murdered and dismembered his victims half a century earlier. This knowledge forces Liana and her friends to find a way to free themselves from the curse and escape the sinister ghost before they lose their own body parts. From the glorious black-and-white prologue to the grisly exorcism finale, director John Berardo's chiller is dressed to kill.
Director
John Berardo
Producer
Maxwell Hamilton, Ashley Nicole Rosenberg, Johnson Lee, Sanjay Belani, John Berardo, Carly Sturgeon
Screenwriter
John Berardo
Distributor
Jackrabbit Media
Production Co
Shatterproof Films
Genre
Horror, Crime, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 14, 2025
Runtime
1h 25m