Entertainment Weekly, 04/28/2006, p.123, "[Hopkins'] dextrous timing and Richard Attenborough's crafty direction make us wonder if the sleight of hand is something more ghoulish..." -- Grade: B+
New York Times, 03/21/2006, p.E4, "[T]here is some first-rate scenery chewing going on, particularly from Burgess Meredith..."
Ultimate DVD, 09/01/2006, p.211, 5 stars out of 5 -- "A gorgeously-shot film with Hopkins rising to a marvellous pitch of insanity by the end."
Total Film, 09/01/2006, p.119, 3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he film succeeds as a haunting character study thanks to Hopkins' uncompromising lead."
Variety, 11/01/1978, "...[An] absorbing character study....An extraordinary performance by Anthony Hopkins....Attenborough, who is noted for his work with actors, again displays a flair for eliciting strong performances..."
DVD Features:
Additional Release Material:
Featurette
Interviews: 1. Victor Kemper
2. Anthony Hopkins
Theatrical Trailer
Text/Photo Gallery:
Photo Gallery
A troubled nightclub performer is intimidated by his all-too-human dummy. The almost demonic puppet has an increasingly profound effect on the lives of the individuals with whom it comes into contact.