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Forget M3GAN, This Life-Size Mannequin is a “Real” Creepy Doll

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1 year ago

January 10, 2023

For some reason, Mexico is like an epicenter for paranormal activity and other legends that defy science. From their cryptozoological oddities to UFO sightings to a variety of ghostly legends, the country seems to sit on some sort of portal to hell.

But it is not just the metaphysical horrors that plague Mexico, it’s also their lore. Take for instance the story of Pascualita, a life-sized mannequin that stares into the real world from the confines of a dress shop window. People have reportedly seen her come to life, doing things that inanimate objects aren’t supposed to do.

For nearly 100 years, Pascualita has given her curious onlookers something to talk about. In 1930, local shop owner Pascuala Esparza purchased the wax figure to display in her bridal boutique window in Chihuahua. Since then it has become a supernatural folklore phenomenon. Even TikTok creators have their theories:

@horror_v.i.p OMG 🥶🥶🥶#horror #fyp #hot #viral ♬ Creepy and simple horror background music(1070744) – howlingindicator

But before we get into Pascualita‘s alleged ghostly abilities, let’s look at the figure itself. She is so realistic that people have speculated she is not a mannequin at all, but a real person mummified in wax.

From her realistic hair, fleshy skin tone, and expressive eyes, it seems this oddity belongs in the uncanny valley and not in a storefront showcase. But what people really focus on is her hands and fingernails which are so anatomically correct they look like they could reach out and grab you.

One legend surmises that the figure is actually the preserved body of Pascuala Esparza’s deceased daughter. You see, her engaged daughter died just before her wedding, and the figure appeared in the display a little while after that. A “Corpse Bride” if you will.

Although I am no expert, keeping a dead person perfectly preserved for nearly a century would require constant upkeep. And it’s probably more labor-intensive to keep a wax figure conserved, not to mention Pascualita is standing in the sun all day. A corpse would rapidly decay in the heat, and the wax would melt. Just listen to what YouTube’s resident mortician, Caitlin Doughty, has to say:

But, even if science denies her corporeal existence, there is still that pesky word “supernatural” to get around. Stories have circulated that Pascualita‘s eyes move, or cry. Some people have even reported that the white figure will follow you home if you stare at her too long.

Whatever you believe, this is another one of Mexico’s most popular mythical folk tales. Maybe not as terrifying as their most famous phantom, La Llorona, Pascualita literally stands as a manifestation of such legends that, unlike other ghouls, can be seen in the light of day.

@imnotawizard7861 They even say that her hair, is real human hair… #legend #creepy ♬ Mysterious – Andreas Scherren

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‘Longlegs’ Creepy “Part 2” Teaser Appears on Instagram

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4 hours ago

April 24, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Neon Films released an Insta-teaser for their horror film Longlegs today. Titled Dirty: Part 2, the clip only furthers the mystery of what we are in for when this movie is finally released on July 12.

The official logline is: FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

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Directed by former actor Oz Perkins who also gave us The Blackcoat’s Daughter and Gretel & Hansel, Longlegs is already creating buzz with its moody images and cryptic hints. The film is rated R for bloody violence, and disturbing images.

Longlegs stars Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, and Alicia Witt.

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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Eli Roth and Crypt TV’s VR Series ‘The Faceless Lady’ Episode Five

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4 hours ago

April 24, 2024

Cameron McFarland

Eli Roth (Cabin Fever) and Crypt TV are knocking it out of the park with their new VR show, The Faceless Lady. For those unaware, this is the first fully scripted VR horror show on the market.

Even for masters of horror like Eli Roth and Crypt TV, this is a monumental undertaking. However, if I trust anyone to change the way that we experience horror, it would be these two legends.

Ripped from the pages of Irish folklore, The Faceless Lady tells the story of a tragic spirit cursed to wander the halls of her castle for all of eternity. However, when three young couples are invited to the castle for a series of games, their fates may soon change.

So far, the story has provided horror fans with a gripping game of life or death that doesn’t look as if it will slow down in episode five. Luckily, we have an exclusive clip that may be able to satiate your appetites until the new premiere.

Airing on 4/25 at 5pmPT/8pmET, episode five follows our final three contestants in this wicked game. As the stakes are raised ever higher, will Ella be able to fully awaken her connection with Lady Margaret?

The newest episode can be found on Meta Quest TV. If you haven’t already, follow this link to subscribe to the series. Make sure to check out the new clip below.

Eli Roth Present’s THE FACELESS LADY S1E5 Clip: THE DUEL – YouTube

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‘Blink Twice’ Trailer Presents a Thrilling Mystery in Paradise

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5 hours ago

April 24, 2024

Timothy Rawles

A new trailer for the movie formerly known as Pussy Island just dropped and it has us intrigued. Now with the more restrained title, Blink Twice, this Zoë Kravitz-directed black comedy is set to land in theaters on August 23.

The film is packed with stars including Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie, Alia Shawkat, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona, Haley Joel Osment, Christian Slater, Kyle MacLachlan, and Geena Davis.

The trailer feels like a Benoit Blanc mystery; people are invited to a secluded location and disappear one by one, leaving one guest to figure out what is going on.

In the film, a billionaire named Slater King (Channing Tatum) invites a waitress named Frida (Naomi Ackie) to his private island, “It’s paradise. Wild nights blend into sun-soaked days and everyone’s having a great time. No one wants this trip to end, but as strange things start to happen, Frida begins to question her reality. There is something wrong with this place. She’ll have to uncover the truth if she wants to make it out of this party alive.”