Dorothea

2025

Crime / Horror / Thriller

Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 80%
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 80%
IMDb Rating 5.7/10 10 91 91

based on true story serial killer true crime female serial killer independent film

Plot summary

A twisted true crime nightmare where serial killer granny Dorothea Puente lures the vulnerable, kills without remorse, and buries secrets in her garden. Evil wears a smile. You’ll never trust kindness again.

Director

Chad Ferrin Photo
Chad Ferrin

Top cast

Cyril O'Reilly Photo
Cyril O'Reilly as John Cabrera
Rico E. Anderson Photo
Rico E. Anderson as Sergeant Stoker
Ezra Buzzington Photo
Ezra Buzzington as Chief
Robert Rhine Photo
Robert Rhine as Detective Laurence Kaufman
720p.WEB
837.45 MB
1280*534
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
24 fps
1 hr 31 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by 2 / 10

Dumbest movie I've seen in years

I don't understand how this movie managed to be one of the dumbest and most stomach turning films released in years, especially considering it wasn't even marketed as a horror flick.I usually love true crime movies, documentaries, and even mockumentaries, but this was on a whole different level of awful. The sound effects alone were so exaggerated and grotesque that they actually made me feel nauseous. It's easily the worst thing I've sat through in a time.
Reviewed by 6 / 10

Missed a very vital point!

Reviewed by 8 / 10

Real Life Killer Grandma!

Known as California's Death House Landlady, Dorothea Puente, played by Susan Priver, recounts her story from her prison deathbed. After killing nine people, she joins the short list of American female serial killers.Initially, I was less than thrilled. I worried we were headed down the same path as *Monster* (2003), where Aileen was portrayed sympathetically. However, within two minutes, it was clear Dorothea would not follow that route. Puente kills for money and feels no remorse for what she did to survive.It's a great story, told well. The film breaks the fourth wall, features side conversations in the narration, and has an awesome soundtrack. The best way to describe this film is quirky, and I'm here for it. While based on true crime, this is a horror movie. Dorothea is as much of a slasher as you'll see on screen: cold, calculated, and ruthless. Priver is amazing in this role. While Dorothea is as evil as I have described, Priver plays her with the sweetness of a loving grandmother.I kind of feel bad enjoying this movie as much as I do because it is real life. Real people lost their lives, so I want to respect that. This is part of Dread's inaugural foray into true crime. Ed Kemper was released earlier this year, and Richard Ramirez will follow this one. I can't wait to continue with this series.It's currently in a limited theater release until November 4th, then it will be coming to video-on-demand. Highly recommended; catch it as soon as you can.IMDb has this one at a 7.7/10. For me, it's a 7.5/10. Solid Screams.Right or wrong, weak or strong...these are my opinions.
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