| “ | Follow us to fun! | ” |
| — Hameln's slogan | ||
Hameln Entertainment (stylized as HaMelN, pronounced "Hamelin") is a cult under the guise of a toy-making company and television studio headed by the Hameln Director.
Hameln is known for purchasing the public-access children's show Amanda the Adventurer from Sam Colton, intending to animate it. However, Hameln would start experimenting with Sam's daughter, Rebecca Colton, eventually imprisoning him inside their headquarters. Using Rebecca, Hameln would succeed in summoning two demonic entities resembling the protagonists of Amanda the Adventurer.
History[]
Hameln Entertainment is believed to be a recent iteration of a cult that has practiced an obscure religion since the Middle Ages.[1] At an unspecified point, Hameln gained recognition for its production of toys, such as Blabbot.
In 2000 in Kensdale, Ohio, Sam Colton's public access Amanda the Adventurer had risen in popularity. While on the talk show Coffee Break, Sam revealed several people had approached him, proposing to turn his show into a cartoon.[2] Hameln purchased rights to Amanda the Adventurer later that year, turning it into an animated series with plans to syndicate it nationally.[3]
In 2001, Sam became hesitant with several of the demands the company was putting on his adopted daughter, Rebecca Colton, with a recording session involving her reading cryptic phrases, which were the names of Bael, Paimon, and Balaam.[4] Later that year, Hameln abducted Sam,[5] leading him to be declared missing. To divert themselves from the controversy that followed this, the representatives of Hameln released a written statement three weeks later:
We at Hameln have concerns surrounding the nature of Sam Colton's abandonment of both our program and his daughter. We cannot speculate on his reasons for leaving. We do ask that the community respect the privacy of Rebecca Colton, as she needs time out of the spotlight to process these disturbing events. For the time being, Rebecca's local appearances have been canceled, including the Kensdale Public Library fundraiser, "Wooly's Read-A-Thon" this Saturday evening. Rest assured that Amanda is not going anywhere. Hameln Entertainment remains committed to our vision for this cherished program.[3]
Hameln would gain custody of Rebecca, with a representative telling Sam to record a reassuring message for her.[5]
At Hameln's headquarters on March 8, 2002, the Hameln Director made Rebecca sign a contract for an unclear purpose, followed by her being taken to a guarded room in the complex.[6] Using Rebecca, Hameln later succeeded in summoning a demonic-like entity that attached itself to Rebecca and Amanda the Adventurer, the former becoming trapped in the latter as Amanda.
For at least 14 years, Hameln and Amanda the Adventurer were secretly investigated by Kate Park, Caroline, David, and Peter. Kate concluded that Hameln was connected to a cult tracked by Caroline's family for generations but questioned why they had chosen Rebecca and their location. The group later implied Hameln got wind of their investigation and caused David's absence, prompting Peter to suggest a pause.[1]
At an unspecified point, Hameln abandoned a facility in Kensdale.
On February 20, 2023,[7] after Kate's death, Hameln allegedly committed arson on her house to destroy the Amanda the Adventurer tapes she collected.
Pied Piper[]
Hameln shares similarities with the German legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin. The company's name serves as a subtle allusion to the story's setting, Hamelin. In the legend, the Pied Piper entices the town's children with his enchanting music, leading them away from their homes as revenge for broken promises. Incent of this narrative, Hameln adopts deceptive tactics by presenting itself as a production company specializing in animated content and toys. However, beneath this guise lies a malevolent cult that sacrifices children's souls to summon demons for their merchandise. Utilizing their demonic-infused products as bait, the company entices children to follow them. The company's slogan, "Follow us to fun!", mirrors the Pied Piper's call, emphasizing the shared themes of manipulation and exploitation.
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Occult Research Meetings"
- ↑ "Public Access Interview"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "News Report"
- ↑ "Recording Booth"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Sam's Message to Rebecca"
- ↑ "Security Footage"
- ↑ In the library's office, there is a 2023 calendar. The radio that plays during "Let's Practice Patience!" says it is President's Day, which fell on February 20 of that year.