Mannequin

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The Mannequin is a headless, armless living sewing dummy which bears a resemblance to French artist Hans Bellmer's Dolls. They appear in Silent Hill 2.

Characteristics

These monsters consist of a feminine human torso, clad in what looks like a leotard made from putrid skin, and legs, upon which rest two more legs standing upright, though they noticeably lack feet. The top pair of legs are used for striking while the bottom pair are used for walking. When on the attack, they rub their upper legs together like an insect's mandibles.

The creatures react highly to light and tend to stand still in plain sight. However, once the player approaches about three to five feet away they spring to life and start to attack. Although they are not overly strong creatures, they have the advantage of stealth, as the radio will not emit any static to warn the player of their presence until the mannequin moves. They are commonly found in the apartment buildings and the hotel.

James Sunderland first encounters a Mannequin in the apartments, immediately after retrieving the flashlight.

Symbolism

The Mannequin is a manifestation of James' natural urges and inclinations which, accordingly, the game features a sequence depicting a Pyramid Head raping two of them.

Gallery

Hans Bellmer Comparision

A real life Hans Bellmer mannequin