India, June 26 -- There's something about dolls that's deeply unsettling. That is even before they start whispering or swivelling their heads 180 degrees. Maybe it's the glassy eyes. Maybe it's the blank expressions. Or maybe it's the fact that these childhood playthings are now horror's most sinister mascots. With M3GAN 2.0 slinking into theatres this week, it's the perfect time to revisit the legacy of scary and creepy doll horror movies that paved the way for her. Here are the best doll horror movies you should watch.

Whether you're into scary doll movies that rely on psychological dread, or you love a classic horror movie with doll carnage (cue the knife-wielding Chucky), there's something delightfully twisted waiting for you. This i...