creepy
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A mother who sees other women as her direct competition isn’t just creepy; she’s dangerous — and the fact that, in this case, the other women are preteen girls makes it even worse.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Originating as a creepy shared story told online by ordinary internet users, the "Backrooms" universe erupts into American cinemas on Friday with a film directed by star YouTuber Kane Parsons.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
If you prefer your rock music sinister and creepy, then Serbia have you covered.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
But then this creepy production says much more about the power directors have, particularly in Germany, to abuse helpless operas than the work’s central theme: the power of music to overcome even death.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
When the creepy theme song comes on, I hear whimpering and then soft crying.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
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