Hasbro is bringing Furbys back in honor of the toy’s 25th anniversary, and while the comeback may fill some 90s kids with nostalgia, it may also fill them with unbridled terror. Furbys were a toy craze that hit the U.S. in 1998 and lasted for three years. The electronic robotic toy resembled a cross between an owl and a gremlin and was programmed to speak “Furbish,” but to begin speaking English phrases the longer they were activated. This gave kids the illusion of “teaching” their Furbys words. Furbys could also move their ears, eyes, and mouth, and later versions could even react to pets, tickles, and being fed.

However, Furbys aren’t famous for just being cute, cuddly, and surprisingly advanced for a 90s toy. Instead, they have become infamous for their bizarre and creepy history. The toy has been accused of everything from being a national security threat to teaching babies to swear. Additionally, many believe the toys are haunted. Swirling around the internet on social media, paranormal forums, and blogs are countless horror stories from users claiming to have suffered significant trauma at the hands of possessed Furbys, who stalked them, whispered to them in demonic tones, and came back from the dead.

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