In this chilling installment, twins Lindy and Kris find a ventriloquist's dummy named Slappy. What starts as a fun hobby quickly turns sinister when the dummy appears to take on a life of its own, uttering vile and threatening words. Kris is terrified, convinced that Slappy is alive and evil, but her warnings fall on deaf ears. R. L. Stine masterfully builds suspense as the lines blur between an innocent doll and a living nightmare, culminating in a terrifying confrontation where the horrifying truth about Slappy is finally revealed.