Alright, gather 'round, because this episode is diving headfirst into the seriously unsettling world of creepy dolls! We kick things off with the infamous Harold the Doll, who seems to bring nothing but bad vibes, broken bones, and even deaths to anyone who owns him.
Then we jump to Letta the Marionette from Australia, a doll with a freaky backstory (real human hair and a brain?!), and peculiar habits like making it rain. But wait, there's more! We take a chilling trip to Mexico for the Island of the Dead Dolls, a place absolutely covered in creepy dolls, where the original caretaker apparently met a very spooky end. And speaking of famous creepy dolls, we finally talk about Robert the Doll from Key West – the one you're really not supposed to mess with, known for causing all sorts of mayhem and even getting apology letters from folks!
Just when you think we're done with dolls, our "weird news" segment reveals that haunted dolls are still making headlines in the UK! We cover the "Occult Family" who adopted Annie, a doll that growled at them, and another spooky doll named Elizabeth that apparently targets men and leaves scratches. Seriously, the chances of the "Occult Family" popping up in both news stories are wild!
So, are these dolls genuinely cursed, or is there something else going on? We dig into theories like the "tulpa" idea and confirmation bias. Plus, stick around for a little surprise from our very own studio doll, Eliza, who decided to pull a fast one on us at the end! This one's definitely a wild ride, so tune in if you dare!
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Written and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy Stevens
Edited by Craig Brooks
Intro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie)
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