Monstrum: Bloody Mary
This episode explores the folklore behind the ghostly apparition of Blood Mary, which is a legend of a ghost, phantom, or spirit conjured to reveal the future. She is said to appear in a mirror when her name is chanted repeatedly. The Bloody Mary apparition may be benign or malevolent, depending on historic variations of the legend. Part of the "Monstrum" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 9 minutes 35 seconds
- Topic: Arts, Literature
- Subtopic: Folklore, Storytelling
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 2023
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Monstrum
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