John Lithgowis already a professional at scaring audiences.
Adding a creepy doll into the mix?
Now, that’s just unfair.

John Lithgow, ‘The Rule of Jenny Pen’.IFC Films
“John and I have ages that add up to 151,” Rush tells EW.
“We developed our chutzpah on different sides of the planet and seem to have attended a similar school.
“I loved the crazy swing between Dave’s devilish playfulness and his vicious cruelty,” he says.

Geoffrey Rush, ‘The Rule of Jenny Pen’.IFC Films
“It was wildly exciting playing those notes.”
But, he jokes, “Now I dont need those tools anymore.”
“And they gave us big prizes!”
The Rule of Jenny Penhits theaters on March 7.