Welcome to the Dollhouse

Welcome to the Dollhouse, a dark comedy-drama, primarily elicits strong feelings of sadness and empathy for Dawn's constant struggle with bullying and family neglect. The humor is often uncomfortable and derived from the bleak absurdity of her situation, leading to significant feelings of anger and disgust at the cruelty she faces. A pervasive sense of melancholy and anxiety underscores the narrative, making it a disturbing yet painfully relatable portrayal of an awkward and painful adolescence.