# Grisly Dollhouses 'Of Dolls and Murder' Documents Low-Tech Crime Solving By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/of-dolls-and-murder References: [asylum](http://www.asylum.com/2010/10/19/nutshell-studies-of-unexplained-death-of-dolls-and-murder/) & [wildestdreamsmovie](http://www.wildestdreamsmovie.com/) 'Of Dolls and Murder' is a documentary film by Susan Marks and John Dehn that documents the use of low-tech approaches, like [dollhouse crime scene recreations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept), in solving crimes. If you thought all crimes were solved in labs or on the street, then think again. 'Of Dolls and Murder' shows a more interesting and unknown side of police work. The [dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky) in these dioramas look incredibly [creepy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-stays-club), with their bloodstained bodies and noose wrapped necks. Check them out and be sure to watch the films trailer above as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Low-tech Crime-solving:** The use of low-tech approaches, like dollhouse crime scene recreations, in solving crimes presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in forensic investigations. - **Dollhouse Dioramas:** Creating dollhouse dioramas with bloodstained bodies and noose-wrapped necks for crime scene recreations offers a unique opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of crime scene investigation. - **Documentary Films:** The production of documentary films that shed light on unconventional police investigative techniques, such as 'Of Dolls and Murder', presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the film industry. ### Where This Applies - **Forensic Investigations:** The use of low-tech approaches, like dollhouse crime scene recreations, in solving crimes presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of forensic investigations. - **Crime Scene Investigation:** Creating dollhouse dioramas with bloodstained bodies and noose-wrapped necks for crime scene recreations offers a unique opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of crime scene investigation. - **Film Production:** The production of documentary films that shed light on unconventional police investigative techniques, such as 'Of Dolls and Murder', presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the film industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Murder Mystery Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-on-the-underground.md) - [Paranormal Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annabelle-doll.md) - [Fairytale Mystery Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fairytale-files-interactive-murder-mysteries.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Film-Inspired Bright Doll Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mojo-dojo-casa-house.md) - [Gothic Puzzle Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/addams-family-lego.md) - [Mysterious Murder Puzzle Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murdle-volume-1.md) - [Story-Driven Detective Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crime-oclock.md) - [Holiday Murder Mystery Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masters-of-mystery.md)