Two Eerie Dolls Spotted In Central London Scaring Commuters
If you’ve been anywhere near central London over the last next week you may have come across two life-sized Victorian dolls wandering around, doing a fine good job of scaring the heebejees out of commuters and shoppers.
The twin sisters carry a resemblance to the corridor loitering apparitions Kubrick used in the Shining, and have been spotted in various locations across the capital, including Charing Cross Tube Station, Oxford Street, Regent’s Street and Hamleys.
To add to the freakishness of it all, they’ve been pushing around an empty antique pram and playing with an assortment or toys.
There is a certain method to the madness however. The characters form part of a week-long marketing ploy by illusionist Derren Brown for his forthcoming, psychological attraction at Thorpe Park.
Derren said:
”The theme of Victoriana is ever present in my work. [The dolls] are just a taster of what my new attraction has in store for visitors to Thorpe Park next Spring.”
Derren also said:
“I believe we are moving toward a future where theme park attractions not only give you a physical experience but also play with your mind and the concept of what is real.”
In a press release by the company, they announced that the ride will encompass 2,306 square metres, involve a team of over 1,000 specialists from their ‘Magic Making Creative Department’ and external experts for the 13-minute unique journey.
(Image Credits: Photograph: Matt Alexander/PA Wire)