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Jan 2025
33m 41s

The Man in the Top Hat

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A family recounts their chilling encounters with spirits, shadowy figures, and an oppressive dark presence that followed them across multiple homes. With mysterious illnesses, eerie warnings, and unexplained phenomena, this true story explores the terrifying impact of the supernatural on one family’s life.

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Editing and sound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

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