The Uncanny Factor: Why Little Girls Scare the Shit Out of Us

ARTICLE BY ROBBIE BLAIR VIA LITREACTOR

Many of the common human fears have reasonable explanations. Snakes and spiders have venom we’d do better to avoid, heights can lead to the accidental (and temporary) ability to fly, killers tend to kill people, and so on. But of all our dread fascinations in recent years, one common trope seems especially peculiar: The creepy little girl.

Why is it that little girls scare the shit out of us? It boils down to the uncanny factor.

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