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Chicago Woman's Creepy Basement TikTok Video Goes Viral

1/30/2026

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Emmy Manisone, a Chicago resident, posted a TikTok video showing her basement with exposed wires and dim lighting.
She navigates the space armed with a baseball bat.
The video has more than 7 million views on TikTok.
Commenters expressed fear and said they would avoid the basement after viewing the video, comparing it to The Conjuring.
Some viewers questioned whether saving money on laundry is worth the unsettling experience.

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Story summary

Emmy Manisone, a Chicago resident, posted a TikTok video showing her basement with exposed wires and dim lighting.
She navigates the space armed with a baseball bat.
The video has more than 7 million views on TikTok.
Commenters expressed fear and said they would avoid the basement after viewing the video, comparing it to The Conjuring.
Some viewers questioned whether saving money on laundry is worth the unsettling experience.