The Dark Allure of Dolls: Why they terrify us? 😱

What is it about dolls that makes them so terrifying? In the world of horror, few objects are as unsettling as dolls. Their glassy eyes, porcelain skin, and perpetual smiles seem innocent enough, yet they have the ability to send shivers down our spines and evoke a sense of unease. Is it their inanimate nature, their uncanny valley appearance, or something more sinister?

In this video, we'll delve into the psychological, aesthetic and cultural significance of dolls in horror, cinema, exploring how they tap into our deepest fears and phobias. From the Chucky to Toy Story and Voodoo folklore, we'll examine the ways in which dolls have been used and exploited to terrify audiences for years.

Whether you're a fan of horror movies, dolls or a miniature maker or just curious about why they give you the chills, join us, watch and find out!

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[TasminBassettArt]

What doll or movie gives you nightmares?

[marywood]

I played dolls as a child and loved them, from the baby doll that was my ‘baby’, to the Barbie dolls I made up stories for. Creepy dolls in films fascinate me, but don’t frighten me (nor do clowns or puppets). Sometimes I kind of resent movies making an object I loved a source of fear, but I continue to cherish my dolls and my memories of playing with them

[Ana-jfch]

It's not just the movies, we have old horror books talking about dolls and automates in the xix century.

[Shari_A._]

Personally, I just can't find any 1:12 scale dolls I like. They're all either too fake looking, or not articulated enough, or if they do look good and can be moved, I can't afford them because they are actual works of art. What I wouldn't give for a 1:12 scale Barbie.. haha Doll movies, horror movies, in general have never really bothered me. I can't remember if I've ever had a movie give me nightmares. I had many nightmares, once upon a time, but never because of a movie that I recall.

[whitneyellis]

I've recently gotten into making dioramas and more intricate displays for dolls, and not choosing to use dolls at all could be for plenty of reasons.

Realistic looking doll houses (not made of plastic) are often far too small a scale for things readily available like Barbies, and the things you'd find at that scale are less poseable and often painted incorrectly due to how easy it is to mess up at that scale.

I'd also say they can block the view, and it can be difficult to find a doll matching the quality and theme of the pieces you're using.

It's also a lot more 'immersive' in a sense, if dolls aren't there. I often feel like I could teleport straight into those intricate little book nooks when I see them.

[tomorrowkiddo]

you leave the miniature spaces uninhabited so the view can feel like the space is theirs to enter

[Birdobserver]

I thought all dolls were very scary as a kid, and always opted for animal toys. I was totally traumatized by a Chucky movie trailer when I was little, which was probably part of it lol. As an adult, I found Calico Critters and fell in love with them. I finally understand why little girls love dollhouses and dressing up their dolls! I'm ambivalent to human dolls now, but I still never find them as cute as animal figures.

[jenpink]

I didn’t always think that dolls were creepy, But I never liked them. I never liked those baby type of dolls and while I did have a few Barbies, I never put dolls in my doll house. I think it takes away the possibility within a doll house. If you have a doll standing at the stove cooking, that’s all she’s doing. She’s not moving around (at least hopefully not), but there’s nothing else happening. She’s just standing there. She’s not racing back-and-forth from the fridge to the stove to the sink and grabbing something out of a drawer unless you are making her do that. To me it’s always just felt like it takes away possibility and creativity to have actual dolls in the house. Clowns, on the other hand… They’re just purely terrifying😂 For that I believe Stephen King and my older sister for letting me read IT at aanapparently way ttoo influential age 😱

[estherhayes]

This is so fascinating! Have you heard for the nutshell studies? They were dollhouse/ dioramas of murder scenes made by Frances Glessner Lee. They were made to help teach police to look for forensic evidence and still used as a training tool now!

[SharonPryor-hgoj]

I have Blythe dolls. I think they are beautiful but some people think they are creepy.