The Hypnotist Says "You are Getting Creepy"- But So is He and the "Devil Doll"- Tonight!

Tonight on MeTV- to wind up this month of love-we bring back a less-than-lovable hypnotist/ventriloquist who puts a beautiful young woman under his spell- for nefarious purposes- and whose wooden wing man is a bizarre living dummy who carries out his master’s schemes! Beware of the “Devil Doll”!

As I mentioned the first time we showed this, it is NOT the 1930s film that featured Lionel Barrymore commanding shrunken human “dolls” ( not to be confused with our feature from last week)! This British film from 1964 gives us a front row seat to the stage act of the Great Vorelli- a master hypnotist with an obvious streak of cruelty. This becomes even more evident when his act progresses from hypnosis to ventriloquism-and displays some odd tension between himself and his dummy Hugo.

Mark English, an American reporter working in London, is not thrilled when his boss assigns him to cover Vorelli’s act- but thinks he can use the opportunity to try to debunk his “powers”. He enlists his gorgeous girlfriend Marianne to help, by reluctantly agreeing to be a volunteer when Vorelli asks someone from the audience to come forward and be part of the act. She makes a perfect subject- and even decides that Vorelli might just be the perfect entertainment for her wealthy aunt’s upcoming charity event. Vorelli’s female assistant does not appreciate her boss’ interest in the beauty when she shows up backstage. Vorelli, who already has recognized that Marianne is a well-known rich girl, agrees readily- and may just be planting some subconscious commands in the young lady’s mind!

Meanwhile, Mark is trying to figure out how Vorelli manages to animate Hugo- is he really just a dummy, is he mechanical- or even a small person in a suit and mask? And- why must the hypnotist keep Hugo locked in a cage?

Soon, Marianne comes down with a strange illness- which her doctors cannot explain- while Mark, as a result of a strange visitation, heads off to Berlin to get clues about Vorelli’s mysterious past. Things take darker and darker turns, between mental powers and murder- as the hypnotist’s shocking fate planned for Marianne is revealed. Will Mark uncover the truth about Hugo- and be  able to save the poor woman by derailing Vorelli’s incredible agenda?

Those who appreciate stories with creepy dolls will definitely enjoy this macabre mystery! We’ll introduce the cast- including beautiful Yvonne Romain, seen on our show as the mute servant who gave birth to future wolf man Oliver Reed in “Cry of the Werewolf”- and provide a song featuring that wonderful siren of the saxophone Anita X. Orcist! Plus, we’ll remember the rare public appearance by a certain prehistoric rubber chicken- as well as presenting an interview that, due to a case of mistaken identity, brings back a classic comedy figure, as well as a vitriolic ventriloquist dummy from Sven’s past.

“Devil Doll” starts tonight on MeTV at 8 pm eastern/pacific, 7 central time. If you need help finding what station and what time we appear in your area, please consult your local listings or visit www.metv.com . Live-tweeting on Twitter during the show continues- we are often among the top trending topics while the program airs- so, MeTV invites you to join in, using the hashtag #svengoolie . Our local Chicago viewers get a another look at the 50s favorite “Attack of the Puppet People” at 11 am on our main local station, CW26.

As our Valentine month winds down, thanks to everyone who participated in MeTV’s #LOVESVEN! We have again been flattered and grateful to be honored by our fans’ submissions. We still have a couple days left to take advantage of the special 14% discount on Sven merchandise in our store by using the promo code LOVESVEN. Once February ends- so does the discount, so order now! And- get set for the wearin’ of the green with some new Sven merchandise! Check it out in our store, b’gorrah!

See you tonight for the hypnotizing horror of a dummy that speaks for itself!