Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore the origins, influence--and villainy--of the infamous, Slenderman. What started as a submission in a contest, quickly became a pop culture phenomenon--with books, movies, video games, and more all marketing the mysterious humanoid.

But there's a dark side to Slenderman, and horrific crimes have been committed in his name.

Who is Slenderman? Why is he so scary? And what would compel children to commit horrific acts to appease him?

Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out!

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Music:

Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed

Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine

Sources:

https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2014/01/13-peoples-real-experiences-with-the-slender-man/

https://abcnews.go.com/US/investigators-slender-man-case-discuss-chilling-interviews-12/story?id=66320806

https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/the-slenderman-legend-everything-you-need-to-know/4

https://theslenderman.fandom.com/wiki/Proxy

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