Question 1

What real-life story inspired the doll Robert?

Accepted Answer

Robert the doll was based on Robert Eugene Otto, who received the doll in 1906 from a Bahamian servant as revenge for mistreatment. The doll was named Robert, and Otto insisted everyone call him by his middle name, Gene.

Question 2

Why must visitors ask permission before photographing the real Robert doll?

Accepted Answer

At the East Martello Museum in Key West, visitors must ask Robert's permission before taking a photo. Taking one without permission supposedly results in an eternal curse, and many letters on display request removal of such curses.

Question 3

Who plays the young boy Gene Otto in the film?

Accepted Answer

Flynn Allen plays Gene Otto, the young boy who owns the doll Robert.

Question 4

What is the core conflict in the film Robert?

Accepted Answer

A family is terrorized by an evil doll named Robert that comes to life after an elderly housekeeper is dismissed. The parents struggle with disbelief and fear while trying to break the curse.

Question 5

What happened to the real Robert Eugene Otto later in life?

Accepted Answer

Robert Eugene Otto, depicted as Gene in the film, later became a well-known artist and author in Key West, Florida.

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