Written and Directed by Todd Solondz
Cinematography by Randy Drummond

Heather Matarazzo as Dawn Wiener Matthew Faber as Mark Wiener Daria Kalinina as Missy Wiener Brendan Sexton as Brandon McCarthy Eric Mabius as Steve Rodgers Will Lyman as Mr. Edwards Rica Martens as Mrs. Grissom Dimitri DeFresco as Ralphy Stacey Moseley as Mary Ellen Moriarty Herbie Duarte as Lance Telly Pontidis as Jed Christina Brucato as Cookie

Running Time: 88 min.
Release Date: May. '96

Overall Call:
Welcome to the Dollhouse is Director Todd Solondz successful attempt at delivering an unflinchingly upsetting look at high school. The story is told with style and Solondz quickly lets you know this is not anywhere close to a happy ending Hollywood fluff piece. Heather Matarazzo is outstanding as the films lead and is going to have a nice career ahead of her. This film is not for the faint at heart. If you are looking for something a bit left of center check out Welcome to the Dollhouse - it's an excellent piece of independent cinema.

Reasons For Recommendation:
+ Harsh realistic take on unfortunate adolescents
+ Heather Matarazzo and Brendan Sexton are excellent