There’s a certain chill that comes when you stare too long at an old doll in the corner, or catch your reflection in a dusty antique mirror. Some will tell you it’s nothing more than imagination. Others whisper that these objects carry something far darker — fragments of spirits, echoes of past lives, or even malevolent forces waiting to be noticed.
This autumn, we invite you to join us as we launch our new Haunted Items Filming Series, where we’ll step into the unnerving world of objects said to harbour the paranormal.
🕰 The Idea Behind Haunted Objects
For centuries, people have believed that energy — good or bad — can cling to the things we touch. Imagine a necklace worn by someone in their final moments, or a painting created in a time of sorrow. To some, these items don’t just tell a story; they hold onto it.
From this belief grew the idea of the haunted object: a vessel where spirits might linger, where emotions become trapped, and where the ordinary transforms into the unexplainable.
🧸 Dolls That Don’t Sleep 
Dolls have always been at the heart of haunted object lore. Their glassy eyes, frozen smiles, and too-human presence invite unsettling tales. Robert the Doll in Florida is infamous for allegedly moving on his own and cursing those who mocked him. Annabelle, locked away in a case by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, inspired a horror film franchise — and countless nightmares.
But dolls aren’t the only objects with stories to tell.
📦 Dybbuk Boxes, Mirrors, and Pictures
• Dybbuk Boxes – Said to imprison restless, malevolent spirits from Jewish folklore, these sealed containers became a modern legend after one notorious wine cabinet was sold on eBay, with buyers claiming to suffer night terrors and misfortune.
• Mirrors – In folklore, mirrors are more than reflections — they’re portals. Some are believed to trap souls, forcing them to linger between worlds.
• Pictures and Portraits – The “Crying Boy” paintings, popular in the UK during the 1980s, gained infamy after a string of house fires reportedly left the paintings untouched in the ashes. Coincidence? Or something stranger?
🕯 Famous Cursed Artefacts
• The Hope Diamond – A glittering jewel with a trail of tragedy behind its owners.
• The Busby Stoop Chair (UK) – Said to bring swift death to anyone who dared sit in it, the chair now hangs safely on a pub wall, out of reach.
• Peggy the Doll – Known to cause nausea, headaches, and even heart attacks to those who simply view her image online.
These stories blur the line between folklore and fact — between curiosity and terror.
🔎 Believers, Skeptics, and Shadows in Between
Believers will say that too many encounters exist to ignore: whispers caught on camera, objects moving when no one is near, and feelings of dread around certain items.
Skeptics counter with psychology, suggestion, or outright hoaxes. To them, haunted items are a trick of the mind.
And yet… there are many who stand between the two camps, curious enough to look but cautious enough to doubt.
🎬 What’s Coming in Our Series
In our Haunted Items Filming Series, we’ll:
• Investigate our own collection of mysterious objects.
• Seek out new haunted artefacts to explore.
• Share chilling histories behind cursed dolls, sinister mirrors, and more.
• Weigh up evidence from both believers and skeptics, leaving the final judgement to you.
🔗 Follow the Series
If you dare to follow along, join us here:
• 📺 YouTube: iHauntUK on YouTube
• 🎬 TikTok: iHauntUK on TikTok
Prepare yourself — sometimes the most ordinary object hides the darkest secrets.
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✨ Join the Discussion 🕯️
We’d love to hear from you! 💬 Share your thoughts below:
👻 Do you believe objects can really be cursed, or are these just spooky stories?
🪞 Which haunted item gave you chills — the doll, the Dybbuk box, the mirror, or the chair?
📦 Have you ever owned (or avoided) something because it felt haunted?
💀 If you had to keep one of these items in your house, which would you choose — and why?
🔮 What other haunted or mysterious objects should we cover next?
⬇️ Leave your comment and join the haunted conversation!