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The Evolution of Creepy Dolls

Season 5 Episode 12 | 13m 50s

Maybe it’s the unblinking eyes, staring at you, emotionless, day and night. Or, perhaps it’s their small size acting as a cloak of innocence. Or their human-like appearance that makes them seem just slightly too real. However, you want to spin it—there’s something creepy about dolls.

Aired: 10/25/23
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