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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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Jake Gyllenhaal’s Thriller ‘Presumed Innocent’ Series Gets Early Release Date

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April 26, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Jake Gyllenhaal’s limited series Presumed Innocent is dropping on AppleTV+ on June 12 instead of June 14 as originally planned. The star, whose Road House reboot has brought mixed reviews on Amazon Prime, is embracing the small screen for the first time since his appearance on Homicide: Life on the Street in 1994.

Jake Gyllenhaal’s in ‘Presumed Innocent’

Presumed Innocent is being produced by David E. Kelley, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot, and Warner Bros. It is an adaptation of Scott Turow’s 1990 film in which Harrison Ford plays a lawyer doing double duty as an investigator looking for the murderer of his colleague.

These types of sexy thrillers were popular in the ’90s and usually contained twist endings. Here’s the trailer for the original:

According to Deadline, Presumed Innocent doesn’t stray far from the source material: “…the Presumed Innocent series will explore obsession, sex, politics and the power and limits of love as the accused fights to hold his family and marriage together.”

Up next for Gyllenhaal is the Guy Ritchie action movie titled In the Grey scheduled for release in January 2025.

Presumed Innocent is an eight-episode limited series set to stream on AppleTV+ starting June 12.

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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed

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19 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Timothy Rawles

The latest exorcism movie is about to drop this summer. It’s aptly titled The Exorcism and it stars Academy Award winner turned B-movie savant Russell Crowe. The trailer dropped today and by the looks of it, we are getting a possession movie that takes place on a movie set.

Just like this year’s recent demon-in-media-space film Late Night With the Devil, The Exorcism happens during a production. Although the former takes place on a live network talk show, the latter is on an active sound stage. Hopefully, it won’t be entirely serious and we’ll get some meta chuckles out of it.

The film will open in theaters on June 7, but since Shudder also acquired it, it probably won’t be long after that until it finds a home on the streaming service.

Crowe plays, “Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.”

Crowe did see some success in last year’s The Pope’s Exorcist mostly because his character was so over-the-top and infused with such comical hubris it bordered on parody. We will see if that is the route actor-turned-director Joshua John Miller takes with The Exorcism.

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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween

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20 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.

The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.

“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.

Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.

The prize also includes:

An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings

A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear

A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room

A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course

The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II

Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two

“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”

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Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.