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Aug 2023
25m 34s

Las Muñecas

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Francisco finds a doll in his pocket every single day. And every single day, he gets sicker and weaker. He needs to get rid of these dolls... before they get rid of him. Big thanks to Francisco Vazquez for sharing your story with the Spooked.  Produced by Fernando Hernandez and Erick Yanez, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot 
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