YouTube has been around for over two decades. That has left plenty of time for some creepy videos to be posted. Here are 13 of the scariest videos uploaded to YouTube. Brace yourself. Some of these videos get pretty wacky.
1. Possibly in Michigan (1983)
This video is a short film about two young women who are being stalked by a cannibal at a mall. He then follows the two women home, where he attempts to attack them. However, he’ll soon learn from his mistakes…When you watch this video, you might recognize some of the audio. It went viral on TikTok several years ago and has been a staple in the HorrorTok section of TikTok.
2. kuyang dayak
A kuyang is a creature from Dayak and Kalimantan folklore. In the day, it looks like a human. At night, however, its head detaches, and it floats around to feast on the blood of pregnant women and newborns. If that’s what is in this video, then that’s terrifying. If that’s not what the creature is…then I’m scared.
3. I Feel Fantastic
This video follows a singing mannequin. This video is famous for its “uncanny valley” effect and has circulated on the web for years. There were rumors that the creator was a murderer, and the clothes that the mannequin was wearing were from his victims. Of course this theory has never been proven…but if you watch the video, you might believe it for yourself.
4. Haunted doll moves head on camera
This short but creepy video captures a girl holding a doll when it suddenly moves its head by itself. The video went viral when first uploaded, and is known as a classic scary internet video. Annabelle could never.
5. The House with No Windows
Uploaded in January of 2025, this video follows a person entering a bright yellow house with no windows. We watch as this person explores the strange house, finding chairs and tables in odd places and doors that you can’t reach. However, what resides in that house is a mystery throughout the whole video. Watch if you dare to find out…
6. Blank Room Soup
Good soup. This video shows a man with his face obscured eating soup and audibly crying while two mascots comfort him. The duration of this video is only a minute, but it’s long enough to leave shivers down your spine. People on the internet theorized that the two mascots are murderers and are forcing the man to eat soup made of his family; however, this video has been confirmed to be fake.
7. The Sidney Barber Tapes
This found footage short film has garnered over a million views since its upload on October 20, 2023. It follows a 19-year-old girl named Sydney as she explores an abandoned research facility, when she discovers something she wasn’t supposed to see…
8. Take Care
What is that creature? Is it a cat? A dragon? It’s uncertain. This video, although unsettling, is actually an amazing depiction of failing mental health, done in a horror art form. Check it out for yourself.
9. Mama Agnes
What would you do if your mom started acting weird? This short film depicts a girl trying to call her mom to tell her about a weird smell in the house. However, she soon will find out that her mom is actually home…or is she? This short film has over 10 million views, with many people in the comments discussing how impressive the short film is for being filmed in the daytime. You’ll just have to see for yourself how creepy this video is.
10. Car Commercial
If your friends didn’t trick you into watching this in middle school, then did you really have any friends?
11. Desiderio
Honestly, there’s not really a way to describe this video. You’ll just have to watch it.
12. wpkepkw
What is even going on in this video? It’s hard to tell. It appears to be a man’s blurred-out face, while the creepy ambient music gets louder and louder. It may or may not be a distorted version of the music video for the song “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley. We can’t say that for certain, however.
13. Dolphin Man!
This might be the most disturbing video of all. The video portrays a man dressed as a dolphin while he repeatedly warns viewers to check outside their homes. In the background, we can hear the national emergency sound playing over and over again as it gets louder and more distorted. If you’re looking for a good scare, this video is for you.
Not tired of the creepy stuff? We have plenty more for you to choose from. Happy haunting!
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