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In this episode of Horror Heals, Corey and Kendall welcome Catherine Bonetti, the artist behind Devil Eyed Dumplings, whose passion for horror and craft merges into eerily beautiful creations. Catherine shares her journey into horror art, tracing her fascination back to her family’s history in costume design for Hollywood classics. From family lore to her own creative expressions, Catherine dives into how her horror-inspired dolls have become both an outlet for her emotions and a connection to her community.

Topics Covered:

• Catherine’s family history in Hollywood costume design and its influence on her horror interest
• The evolution of Devil Eyed Dumplings and how it began with a Halloween costume idea
• The therapeutic aspect of creating horror art and how it helps with her social anxiety
• Challenges of sharing a “creepy” hobby in a world that doesn’t always understand horror fans
• Collecting dolls from estate sales and rehoming them with horror makeovers
• Memorable fan reactions, stories of haunted dolls, and interactions at horror conventions
• Catherine’s charitable side, with raffle dolls benefiting children’s literacy programs
• Her dream to meet Robert the Doll, and reflections on her favorite horror movies and final girls

Notable Quotes:

• "When I paint these dolls, it feels good. It’s my anxiety finding a home outside of me."
• "You find your people in the horror community, and suddenly, you’re not so weird anymore."
• "There’s something so creepy and cathartic about creating something beautiful out of something horrific."

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