The mystery of the mutating mannequin refers to a creepy internet urban legend or fictional horror story where a mannequin in a store or museum appears to change positions, features, or even move on its own.
Often linked to surveillance footage or eyewitness accounts, the mannequin is said to “mutate” or subtly shift when not being watched—creating an eerie sense of the uncanny. This trope is commonly used in short horror films, Creepypasta stories, and YouTube horror series to build suspense and psychological fear.
