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Is Siren Head the Ultimate Modern Monster? (ASL)
Season 4
Episode 16
Lumbering through the countryside blasting its eerie messages from metal speakers perched atop a forty-foot wooden humanoid frame, Siren Head is a prime example of modern folklore born on the internet. Featuring insights from Siren Head's original creator Trevor Henderson, this episode looks at how social media contributes to horror in the 21st century. Contains on-screen ASL interpretation.
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