About this episode

This episode explores the haunting story behind the infamous painting 'The Hands Resist Him' and its alleged supernatural effects.

There is a painting said to cause supernatural disturbances, and, in some cases, physical illness to those who have viewed it. A hollow-eyed doll, disembodied hands reaching from beyond, and a boy who may just up and leave the painting altogether. Nicknamed the "eBay Haunted Painting" in the early 2000s, some say this is one of the most infamous examples of "cursed" art in modern history. This week's haunting is: The Hands Resist Him.

People in this episode

Hosts: Caron, Angela

Topics covered

• supernatural disturbances
• cursed art
• haunted painting
• modern history
• eBay

Keywords

• haunted painting
• cursed art
• supernatural
• The Hands Resist Him
• eBay
• disturbances
• physical illness

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Hands Resist Him

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