The phrase "creepy doll" refers to a doll that is eerie, unsettling, or gives a feeling of unease. It can be used to describe a doll with a scary appearance or one that seems unnaturally lifelike. Full definition
Lights Out director David F. Sandberg is currently in post production on Annabelle 2, which he tells us «will be the Godfather II of creepy doll movies.» (bloody-disgusting.com)
After an immensely creepy prelude that reminds us of James Wan's fetish for creepy dolls, an opening text crawl provides us with the context of the film: The Warrens are «demonologists» who are formally recognized by the Catholic church, and the following is the tale of their most bizarre, harrowing case, involving a cursed house and a haunted family, all set against the groovy yet Gothic backdrop of the 70s. (alcohollywood.com)
In addition to these thematics, this movie delivers a solid horror - thriller plot that involves creepy dolls and body horror, but also includes some darkly comic moments, most of which involve Cassel (who also produced). (loudgreenbird.com)