Ep 6. The Tale of the Dollmaker
- TV-PG
- February 5, 1994
- 24 min
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7.9 (921)
In the sixth episode of season 2 of "Are You Afraid of the Dark?", entitled "The Tale of the Dollmaker," viewers are introduced to a new member of the Midnight Society, Stig. Stig's tale revolves around a young girl named Melissa, who lives with her mother and grandmother in a small town. Melissa is an avid doll collector and frequently visits the local toy store owned by an elderly dollmaker named Mr. Olson.
One day, Melissa finds a beautiful, lifelike doll in the store and is instantly drawn to it. Mr. Olson warns her that the doll is not for sale and is actually one of his most prized possessions. Melissa is devastated but decides to sneak back into the store after hours to steal the doll.
Once Melissa takes the doll home, strange things begin to happen. The doll seems to move on its own, and Melissa's cat mysteriously disappears. The next day, when Melissa returns to the toy store, Mr. Olson confirms her suspicions that the doll is cursed. He tells her the story of a young girl who died tragically and whose spirit now resides within the doll.
Melissa becomes determined to break the curse and ventures into the woods to find the girl's grave. She discovers that the grave has been disturbed and the doll is missing. Melissa realizes that the doll has been taken by her own mother, who is hoping to sell it for a large sum of money.
The episode is full of suspense and mystery as Melissa tries to track down the doll and break the curse before it's too late. Along the way, she must confront her own selfishness and learn the importance of honesty and integrity.
Overall, "The Tale of the Dollmaker" is a classic episode of "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats. The eerie setting and creepy doll make for a thrilling viewing experience that is sure to give you goosebumps.