The story follows a group of criminals led by Andre and Alyssa, who are approached by The Captain, a shadowy figure who reveals the location of a hidden chest of Confederate gold in a remote plantation house protected by powerful voodoo forces. To overcome these mystical obstacles, the crew recruits Hatch, a disgraced sorcerer.
As they prepare for the heist, Hatch warns them of the dangers of disrespecting voodoo. The plantation house is steeped in eerie symbolism, from tombstones to voodoo dolls known as The Hoodoos. The crew must navigate these treacherous grounds to locate the hidden treasure.
However, their plans are upended when they realize they've been double-crossed. Sniper fire erupts, forcing the crew to retreat into the house, where they find themselves under siege by the Hoodoos. Hatch engages in a voodoo battle, while Alyssa fights for her life.
Meet the Hoodoos
Baron Samedi
The Baron Samedi doll is a representation of the powerful and mischievous spirit in Haitian Vodou mythology. He is often depicted as a skeletal figure wearing a top hat and a black suit. Baron Samedi is associated with death, resurrection, and the afterlife. He is known for his mischievous and irreverent nature, often portrayed as a trickster who challenges societal norms. Despite his playful demeanor, Baron Samedi is also a guardian and protector of the dead, ensuring their safe passage to the spirit world. His character adds an element of mysticism and supernatural intrigue to the story, representing the intersection of life and death.
Marie Laveau
The Marie Laveau doll is a significant and symbolic object in the story, representing the legendary voodoo priestess Marie Laveau. It is intricately crafted and believed to possess mystical powers. The doll serves as a talisman or conduit for spiritual connection, and it can be used in rituals, spellcasting, and invoking the spirit of Marie Laveau. The presence of the Marie Laveau doll adds an element of mysticism, danger, and supernatural intrigue to the narrative. Marie and the Baron run this clan of dolls.
The Zombie
Zombies are featured widely in Haitian rural folklore as dead persons physically revived by the act of necromancy of a bokor, a sorcerer, or a witch. This doll is on the hunt for the living.
The Rougaru
In the Cajun legends, the creature is said to prowl the swamps around Acadiana and Greater New Orleans, and the sugar cane fields and woodlands of the regions. The wolf-like doll will hunt down and kill anyone that gets in his way.
Papa Legba
Papa Legba is a spirit in Haitian Vodou, Winti, and Louisiana Voodoo, and serves as the intermediary between God and humanity. He stands at a spiritual crossroads and gives (or denies) permission to speak with the spirits and is believed to speak all human languages. He’s also a killer doll.
Saint Germain
Jacques St. Germain is a legendary vampire originating in the folklore of 20th-century New Orleans. In local legend, he is associated with the historical Count of St. Germain. This doll loves the taste of human blood.
Swampy
The Swampy doll is a mysterious and eerie creature. Its presence suggests the existence of a supernatural entity lurking in the swamps of Louisianna. Watch out for Swampy’s vines.
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