Charlotte 2017
"The Doll Behind The Horror"
When babysitter Emma takes a late-night job at a remote house in Charlotte (2017), she expects a quiet night of cartoons and bedtime stories.
Director: Patrick Rea
Cast
Sarah Agor
Katie (segment "My BFF")
Kimberly Atkinson
Kim (segment "Dollface")
Ari Bavel
Burt (segment "Get Off My Porch")
Stephen Blackehart
Frank (segment "My BFF")
Mike Brabender
Bearded Man (segment "Howl of a Good Time")
Sally Bremenkamp
Woman {segment "Get Off My Porch")
Steve Brewster
The Gentleman (segment "Good Evening")
Jessi Burkette
The Babysitter
Sean Carmichael
Donnie (segment "Tickle")
Franco Castan
Arnold (segment "The Judas Cradle")
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlotte (2017) about?
Charlotte follows Emma, a teenager babysitting in a secluded house, who becomes trapped by a malevolent antique doll. The doll subjects her to increasingly disturbing TV tales, blurring the line between reality and nightmare as Emma struggles to escape its deadly grip.
Who directed Charlotte?
Charlotte was directed by Patrick Rea, an indie filmmaker known for blending psychological tension with minimalist horror storytelling.
Who stars in Charlotte?
The film features Sarah Agor as the babysitter Emma, alongside Kimberly Atkinson, Ari Bavel, and Stephen Blackehart in key roles.
Is Charlotte (2017) worth watching?
Charlotte is a tight, atmospheric horror short that delivers genuine scares despite its modest runtime. Fans of slow-burn psychological terror and vintage doll horror will appreciate its eerie originality. The film's low-budget charm and unsettling vibe make it a memorable micro-budget gem.
How long is Charlotte?
Charlotte has a runtime of 83 minutes.
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About Charlotte (2017) — A Haunting Babysitter Story in a Night of Terror
When babysitter Emma takes a late-night job at a remote house in Charlotte (2017), she expects a quiet night of cartoons and bedtime stories. Instead, a sinister antique doll with a dark past traps her inside a suffocating cycle of horror, forcing her to endure a series of escalating nightmares broadcast from the living room television. Directed with eerie precision by Patrick Rea, this 83-minute micro-budget chiller twists classic haunted doll tropes into a claustrophobic meditation on isolation and dread.
The film's minimalist setup—a single location, restricted cast, and relentless pacing—heightens the tension as Emma fights to break free from the doll's psychological torment. Charlotte weaves folklore and psychological horror with unsettling visuals, delivering a story where the scariest element isn't the supernatural but the creeping realization that the real monster might be the dark stories we tell ourselves.
