Doppelgangers and Evil Twins
A doppelgänger or a doppelganger is a German word used in English to talk about any double or someone who looks exactly like another person — most commonly an "evil twin".
Some myths offer explanations that focus on magic, where the doppelganger is created by some kind of curse or through magic.
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Some myths offer explanations that focus on magic, where the doppelganger is created by some kind of curse or through magic.
Which movie related to the doppelgänger phenomenon is your favorite?
Cast your Vote in the Live Poll
Join the Discussion Here in the IMDb Poll Community Forum
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