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9. It's Not A Mannequin - Oddity
In this Irish creepfest, clairvoyant Darcy invites herself to the house of her brother-in-law, Ted, hoping to solve the murder of her sister, Dani. And just to make things awkward, Darcy inexplicably brings a wooden mannequin along with her.
Throughout Darcy's investigation, the wooden figure can be seen in the background, keeping the atmosphere permanently elevated. Even though the mannequin is haunting, its true purpose is initially unknown.
After concluding her investigation, Darcy reveals she knows Ted hired someone, Ivan, to kill Dani. So, to cover his tracks, Ted leaves Darcy fatally injured and orders Ivan to determine her fate.
Once Ivan arrives, Darcy performs a magical spell just before she dies. As the wooden man springs to life, it's apparent it's not a mannequin, but a golem designed to carry out its creator's wishes. The golem pursues Ivan through the house and catches up with him, mauling him horrifically.
As freaky as this scenario is, it could've been ruined if the golem looked like a man in a costume or a CGI character. Fortunately, the creature is enveloped in darkness, which makes it more chilling since it's not clear how far or how close it is to Ivan. Screams echo throughout the house while this automaton lumbers towards Ivan, accentuating the tension further.
It was obvious the wooden figure would do something like this, but it was still petrifying to watch.