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A Self-Induced Hallucination
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A Self-Induced Hallucination

2018-06-13 · 72 min · ★ 6.6

Documentary · Horror

A documentary about the mythos and real-world effects of the internet legend, Slender Man, consisting of clips from various sources from across the world-wide web.

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Directors
Jane Schoenbrun
Production companies
The Eyeslicer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sophie GraceSophie GraceSelf (archive footage)
Morgan GeyserSelf (archive footage)
Anissa WeierSelf (archive footage)
Skylar Morgan JonesSkylar Morgan JonesSelf (archive footage)
Chris HansenChris HansenSelf (archive footage)
Grace RandolphSelf (archive footage)
Jenny NicholsonSelf (archive footage)
Felix KjellbergFelix KjellbergPewDiePie (archive footage)
Matthew SantoroMatthew SantoroSelf (archive footage)
Drew PinskyDrew PinskySelf (archive footage)
Perri NemiroffPerri NemiroffSelf (archive footage)

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