A Cursed Collection of Haunted Dolls: From Real Life to Literature and Movies

by Fiona Dodwell, Fred Batt (Foreword by)

Overview

Silent Stares and Malevolent Whispers from Possessed Dolls

Robert. Annabelle. Peggy. The very names of these dolls can strike fear into your heart. Fiona Dodwell, who has been gripped by the idea of spirit-possessed dolls for years, dives into real world and fictional examples of toys gone bad—playthings meant to comfort children but instead make life a living hell.

Fiona presents a comprehensive collection of true-life cases of haunted dolls, including lesser-known ones such as Mandy and Okiku. She also explores the killer dolls that have inspired endless horror movies and books. To chill your spine even further, Fiona shares interviews with Child's Play writer and director Don Mancini, actress Jennifer Tilly, Patti Negri of Ghost Adventures, Jayne Harris of Help! My House Is Haunted, and many, many more.

Creepy, addictive, and meticulously researched, this book takes paranormal enthusiasts on a thrilling journey into the dark and fascinating world of haunted dolls.

Includes a foreword by Fred Batt, demonologist on the TV show Most Haunted

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738780719
Publisher:	Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Publication date:	09/08/2025
Pages:	212
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Fiona Dodwell is a freelance journalist and author, who has been passionate about the paranormal for many years. She has studied demonology, applied paranormal research, exorcism, and theology. She is also the author of several fictional paranormal titles. She has studied haunted dolls more than any other subject in recent years and finds the idea of objects being spirited a fascinating concept. Visit her at Linktr.ee/Fiona.Dodwell.

Fred Batt is a former English businessman, nightclub owner, singer, actor, and self-styled historian and demonologist known for his regular appearances on the British paranormal reality television series Most Haunted. Batt's interest in the occult began as a teenager.

Table of Contents

Contents

Foreword by Fred Batt xv

Introduction 1

Chapter 1: History of Dolls and How They Become Haunted 5

Chapter 2: Famous Cases 25

Chapter 3: Unknown and Lesser-Known Cases 37

Chapter 4: Edna and Bonnie 53

Chapter 5: Interviews with Owners of Haunted Dolls 69

Chapter 6: Dolls in Film 125

Chapter 7: Dolls in Literature 169

Conclusion 179

Acknowledgments 181

Bibliography 183

Doll Trademarks 191