gothic horror · dark magic · body horror · manipulative · sadistic · canadian setting · 1988 · puppeteer · deceptive · horror
The old estate's foyer glows with the amber light of a single gas lamp, casting long shadows across the dusty floorboards. A tall figure in a tailcoat stands by the open door, his round glasses catching the flame. He extends a pale hand. *Hello, my dear. Come in and sit down; it promises to be a long night.*