The Cursed Dudleys: British Royals To US Ghost Towns
Kara Perakovic Kara Perakovic

The Cursed Dudleys: British Royals To US Ghost Towns

The Cursed Dudleys: British Royals To US Ghost Towns

Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale.  This week, your curator Kara has a curse for you, or does she??

Get ready as we unravel the dark and fascinating history of the Dudley family, whose tale is shrouded in a supposed curse dating back to the 15th century. From the British family's legacy across the Atlantic to Dudleytown, Connecticut, we piece together a gripping narrative of plague, misfortune, and otherworldly legends.

We then turn our attention to the haunted allure of Dudleytown, a seemingly cursed ghost town steeped in unsettling tales of madness and mystery. From the unexplained demise of Gershon Hollister to the chilling descent into madness suffered by William Tanner, the strange happenings in this abandoned settlement ignite curiosity and fear. Even the famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren couldn't resist its eerie charm. Despite efforts to dispel the myths surrounding Dudleytown, it remains a compelling chapter in the annals of American ghost stories. 

We wrap up with plans to perhaps visit this enigmatic locale, all while sharing a light-hearted moment involving Otter, the adorable, otter-sounding deaf cat.

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Howling Through The Bayou: The Legend of The Rougarou
Kara Perakovic Kara Perakovic

Howling Through The Bayou: The Legend of The Rougarou

Howling Through The Bayou: The Legend of The Rougarou

Hold onto your hats and your M&Ms as we take you down to the bayou, where the Rougarou lurks in the shadows. This isn't your average campfire tale – encounters with this Cajun cryptid is one for the books, with a peculiar penchant for brightly colored candy and a backstory that will make you rethink every rustle in the dark. As we dissect this shapeshifter's lore, we can't resist drawing parallels to other supernatural entities and questioning the fragile boundary between myth and mundane.

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The Poltergeist: Cursed Trilogy or Killer Coincidence?
Kara Perakovic Kara Perakovic

The Poltergeist: Cursed Trilogy or Killer Coincidence?

The Poltergeist: Cursed Trilogy or Killer Coincidence?

Gather 'round as we revisit the haunting tale of the Freeling family in their spectral besieged California abode. We take a nostalgic look at "Poltergeist," its spine-chilling legacy, and why its haunting catchphrase "They're here" still echoes through the annals of horror history. Our discussion isn't confined to mere film analysis; it probes deeper into the tragedies that befell the cast, raising hairs with speculations over whether an actual curse loomed over the production. Stories of near-misses on set, untimely deaths, and the unnerving use of real skeletons during filming weave a narrative so peculiar, it might just convince you of the supernatural.

Wrapping up this episode, we fling open the doors to the macabre and invite your most spine-tingling insights on cursed films.

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Robert: The Curse of the Worlds Most Haunted Doll! (Copy)
Kara Perakovic Kara Perakovic

Robert: The Curse of the Worlds Most Haunted Doll! (Copy)

Robert: The Curse of the Worlds Most Haunted Doll!

If you've ever wondered about the secret lives of your childhood toys, prepare to meet Robert the Doll. This isn't your average playtime pal; Robert's story is a woven with the unnerving threads of his past owner's life, Gene , and the unsettling events leading many to believe that he is more than just stuffed fabric and buttons. We explore the psychological impact haunted objects can have on us and share spine-tingling stories of museum workers and visitors who have faced Robert's wrath.

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