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How is Slender Man Internet Folklore?

Slender Man very well may have been "invented" by the internet, but he's been a part of our subconscious forever! Like cultures across the globe, the internet has developed its own stories and characters. Generated by the collective web, Slender Man is our nightmares manifested in digital form. Why do we create these scary tales, indulging in worlds are beyond reality? What is the role of this folklore, and is Slender Man a part of it?

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  • Originally Aired October 30, 2013
  • Runtime 10 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created November 14, 2013 by
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  • Modified November 14, 2013 by
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Name Type Role
Mike Rugnetta Writer
Morgan Crossley Director