Some dolls become treasured childhood keepsakes... while others gain a reputation that lasts for generations. In this episode of Haunted Hangout, Liz explores the chilling stories of Mandy and Okiku, two of the world's most infamous haunted dolls.

From Mandy's unsettling paranormal claims to Okiku's mysterious legend of the doll whose hair is said to keep growing, we'll dive into the history, folklore, reported encounters, and the theories behind these eerie toys. Are these dolls truly haunted, or are their stories the product of coincidence, belief, and urban legend?

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This episode was written and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music.

Episode Sources:

⁠The Spooky Legend of Mandy the Doll by Marc Hoover⁠

⁠Mandy the Haunted Doll by Ashley Hall⁠

⁠Mandy: Canada’s Most Mischievous Haunted Doll | curiousarchive.com⁠

⁠Mandy | quesnelmuseum.ca⁠

⁠Okiku: The Haunted Doll | uncannyjapan.com⁠

⁠Okiku/The Okiku Doll Information | japanese-urban-legends.fandom.com⁠

⁠Meet Okiku, the Haunted Japanese Doll that Grows Real Human Hair | curiousarchive.com⁠

“Mandy, the Haunted Doll". Haunted Canada Podcast. Podcast audio, June 8, 2026.