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The Horror of Dolores Roach: A Gripping Urban Legend Unleashes Cannibalistic Chills

Starring Justina Machado, Alejandro Hernandez, Kita Updike, and K. Todd Freeman, the Bone-Chilling Series Streams Exclusively on Prime Video
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The Horror of Dolores Roach: A Gripping Urban Legend Unleashes Cannibalistic Chills

Prepare to be captivated by the highly anticipated series, "The Horror of Dolores Roach," now available for streaming on Prime Video. This bone-chilling Amazon Original, produced by Blumhouse Television, Spotify, and GloNation Studios, brings to life the eerie urban legend inspired by the popular Spotify podcast of the same name. Delve into a twisted tale of love, betrayal, survival, and cannibalism in the contemporary world of Dolores Roach.

In the series, Justina Machado delivers a mesmerizing performance as Dolores Roach, who is released from an unjust 16-year prison sentence and returns to a gentrified Washington Heights. Reuniting with her old stoner friend Luis, portrayed by Alejandro Hernandez, Dolores finds refuge in the basement of his empanada shop, where she works as a masseuse. But as her newfound stability teeters on the edge, Dolores, known as "Magic Hands," is compelled to take shocking measures to survive.

Adding to the series' allure, renowned artist Cyndi Lauper lends her talent with the original song "Oh, Dolores," now available on digital platforms. Co-written by Lauper and Ben Hopkins, the haunting track accompanies the series premiere, with Lauper portraying the character Ruthie. To immerse yourself in the mesmerizing sounds of the original track, click here.

Originally a one-woman play created by Aaron Mark, "Empanada Loca," this gripping series marks Mark's masterful adaptation of his own work. Serving as co-showrunner and executive producer alongside Dara Resnik, Mark brings his distinctive vision to every episode. The series boasts an impressive lineup of executive producers, including Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jason Blum, Chris McCumber, Jeremy Gold, Chris Dickie (Blumhouse Television), Dawn Ostroff, Mimi O'Donnell, Justin McGoldrick (Spotify), Gloria Calderón Kellett (GloNation Studios), and Roxann Dawson, who directed the pilot.

With an ensemble cast featuring the remarkable talents of Justina Machado, Alejandro Hernandez, Kita Updike, and K. Todd Freeman, "The Horror of Dolores Roach" delivers spine-tingling suspense and macabre thrills that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats. Prepare to be immersed in a world where darkness lurks beneath the surface, and the survival instinct knows no bounds. Stream "The Horror of Dolores Roach" exclusively on Prime Video and experience the bone-chilling allure of this urban legend come to life.