The Narratives of the Uncanny

The narratives of the uncanny explore feelings of eeriness and discomfort that arise from familiar things appearing strange or unsettling. This often involves situations where something familiar is distorted or presented in an unexpected way, triggering a sense of unease. Common themes include doppelgängers, lifelike dolls, or technology that mimics human behavior. The uncanny plays with our perceptions of reality, challenging what we know and how we feel about ordinary experiences. It invites reflection on the boundaries between the known and the unknown, often evoking emotional responses that can be both intriguing and disturbing.