Have you or someone you know seen a photo that at first glance seems to be completely normal, but upon further inspection you can see something malignant lurking in the background? Well you aren’t alone. There are an astonishing number of others who share this experience with you, and they have the photos to prove it. Here are 20 of the most terrifying hidden creatures in photos.

1. When you see it, it will give you chills.

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2. This took us a while to find.

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3. The black and white makes this way more creepy.

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4. This looks normal, until you see that thing in the bottom right corner.

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5.I’d be calling in a priest to cleanse my house.

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6. These two photos were taken seconds apart.

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7. People better be taking a taxi home.

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8. Can you see the man in this photo from the Amityville house?

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9. The Cooper family falling body photo, from the 1950s.

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10. Imagine these guys creeping in on your wedding.

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11. “I took this photo after hearing taps in my kitchen.”

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12. It’s time to burn the house down to the ground.

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13. Can you spot the soldier holding a musket?

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14. Whose hand is on the father?

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15. It’s time to switch bathrooms.

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16. “Our sister sent us this to let us know she was at her hotel safe, but what’s in the mirror?”

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17. The ghost just wanted to hang out at the party.

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18. The worst part is, it seems like the kids know it’s there.

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19. Just a nice family dinner.

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20. It seems like the old owner wanted to be in this photo.

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Meet the Writer

Patrick is a writer based in upstate New York, where he grew up and still calls home. Over the past year, he’s been diving deep into storytelling, especially tales rooted in history, the Wild West, lost treasures, and ancient artifacts. He’s also drawn to unsolved mysteries and whatever the internet can’t stop talking about.

Whether it’s a centuries-old legend or a bizarre internet rabbit hole, Patrick is always chasing the threads of a compelling story. When he’s not chasing stories, Pat’s probably hiking mountain trails with his dog, exploring new corners of the U.S., or doom-scrolling between hangouts with friends and family. He finds inspiration in nature, forgotten places, and random conversations—anything that sparks curiosity. Whether it’s city streets or backcountry paths, Patrick’s always on the lookout for the next great story.