Can you be something other than what you were made for? That’s the question I began mulling over during my viewing of Toy Gory. It’s a classic dilemma that offers fertile ground for story telling. Depending on who ya talk to and where they are with their perspective in life, some would say, “no, you can’t change”.
What I found so endearing about Toy Gory is that the characters, brought to life by Leighann Cannon, Rafael Hernandez Roulet, Laila McKinnon and Jesse O’Freel, openly defy that sentiment. The two leads are determined to find a home and a family that will accept them.
Combine this heartfelt journey with a horror vibes aesthetic, some fun choreography and direction by Alexandra Tamplin and you’ve got an absurdly wonderful ti...
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“Toy Gory” is an insanely creative tale about two horror dolls trying to find forever families in Halloween Town and happen to run into various other horror characters along the way. The cast and director Alexandra Tamplin weave a funny and endearing story about friendship and found family that was an absolute treat from start to finish!...
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A fun, and funny, show with some familiar characters traveling down their own spooky path. I agree with the reviewers comparing this to Wizard of Oz, but with a little twist. I definitely recommend checking out their last performance if you can!...
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It is a fun romp: equal parts Wizard of Oz and slasher-film. There are plenty of laughs to be be had in the haunted forest....
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certified reviewerJune 09, 2025
A comedic jewel where the audience and actors have fun with the premise of horror characters seeking family bonds and friendships, while making us laugh out loud. ...
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