r/oddlyterrifying
A place for pictures and videos that are not the ordinary type of terrifying, but *oddly* terrifying.
How to think about r/oddlyterrifying
The community focuses on sharing images and videos that evoke a sense of fear or discomfort, but in a way that is unusual or unexpected. This 'oddly terrifying' content often combines elements of the bizarre and the unsettling, creating a unique niche that distinguishes it from more conventional horror or fear-based communities. Members are drawn to the strange and the surreal, making it a space for those who appreciate the uncanny.
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Audience
Participants in this community are typically younger adults and teens who enjoy exploring the strange and unsettling aspects of life. They often have a penchant for dark humor and enjoy content that elicits a mix of intrigue and discomfort. The vibe is generally light-hearted, with members sharing their reactions and engaging in discussions about the oddities presented.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes unusual images, videos, and stories that provoke an eerie feeling without being overtly scary. Posts that are overly graphic or simply meant to shock tend to receive downvotes. The community favors creativity and originality, with a preference for high-quality visuals. Posting frequency can vary, but members are encouraged to contribute regularly to keep the content fresh and engaging.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should approach with caution, as overt promotion is often met with skepticism or hostility. Authenticity is key; brands can share content that aligns with the community's themes of the bizarre or uncanny without direct promotion. Collaborations with creators who understand the community's vibe or sponsoring unique content that fits the 'oddly terrifying' theme may resonate better than traditional advertising tactics.
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What r/oddlyterrifying talks about
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External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/[deleted]
- u/LucidCunning
- u/randomguyfromafrica
- u/AamirKhan7
- u/fyflate89
- u/Maeanddre
- u/tatv_047
- u/Boojibs
- u/EmptySpaceForAHeart
- u/aconnor105
- u/silvercatbob
- u/asilvertintedrose
- u/fox_not_mulder
- u/AccomplishedBig7666
- u/Homunculus_316
- u/Significant-Ad-1655
- u/TXVERAS
- u/BigfootDynamite
- u/UrameshiYuusuke
- u/Adorable-Amphibian98
- u/domiinikk4
- u/MysterySyndicate
- u/Sea_Land_1944
- u/banananban
- u/teem0m0
- u/-Effective_Mountain-
- u/RakonHenri
- u/EvaRaw666
- u/Yachisaorick
- u/Dark_Gladiator66
- u/GoldenChinchilla
- u/netphilia
- u/iltifaat_yousuf
- u/theRealNihilist911
- u/flyinghouses
- u/ailmn_cwb
- u/Dundermythlinity
- u/split6661
- u/Vavrin33
- u/SabsWithR
- u/Texas1971
- u/justadair
- u/Limitless_yt89
- u/bulu88
- u/Aromatic-Client336
- u/EndersGame_Reviewer
- u/mubin123
- u/poeticyak
- u/Ok_Board_4331
- u/Gainsborough-Smythe
- u/Cautious-Damage7575
- u/arenaschlaft
- u/x_mmmmx
- u/ricardovalomas
- u/Pitcard88
- u/Necroed
- u/LeidbagBaggins
- u/Busy-Lifeguard-9558
- u/SotakuKun
- u/Stormyshadow1
- u/RawToast1989
- u/ahivarn
- u/SomeoneFromGalar
- u/Classic_Oven12
- u/rosseepoo
- u/ChrisPChicken04
- u/Random_Average_Human
- u/GrowthFinal7547
- u/saltynerd14
- u/Accomplished_Risk89
- u/-generic-ghost-
- u/chromatic45
- u/Nourinn
- u/parishilton2
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- u/rainbowarriorhere
- u/Thedepressionoftrees
- u/Ghost_Drank_My_Beer
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- u/killHACKS
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- u/beastmodeChadF13
- u/ExchangeInevitable
- u/Abhirup_0
- u/mrsweezydc
- u/leventozz
- u/AndNoc
- u/SnooCupcakes8607
- u/Fearless-Structure88
- u/kwadwoplays
- u/arnoldsomen
- u/DiligentOrdinary797
- u/YeahMarkYeah
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/randomguyfromafrica
- u/fyflate89
- u/aconnor105
- u/Homunculus_316
- u/Boojibs
- u/AdamPowers22
- u/Vavrin33
- u/Necroed
- u/Significant-Ad-1655
- u/teem0m0
- u/Bobo3076
- u/911shotJFK
- u/EmptySpaceForAHeart
- u/silvercatbob
- u/split6661
- u/TXVERAS
- u/Ciarellirl
- u/Feefee986
- u/mama_ji
- u/Jdubusher1011
- u/Limitless_yt89
- u/Yachisaorick
- u/LeidbagBaggins
- u/SabsWithR
- u/EndersGame_Reviewer
- u/ste_wall205
- u/BigfootDynamite
- u/michaelangelo86
- u/GoldenChinchilla
- u/MonsterJuiced
- u/fox_not_mulder
- u/Dundleedoo
- u/Idiotic_Polo
- u/domiinikk4
- u/umberto_pagano
- u/Stormyshadow1
- u/Busy-Lifeguard-9558
- u/bulu88
- u/aquarianfin
- u/ALoBoi_Music
- u/Adorable-Amphibian98
- u/Artane_33
- u/Aromatic-Client336
- u/bllshrfv
- u/skollywag92
- u/sheepare
- u/DickDoodle830
- u/Dark_Gladiator66
- u/SotakuKun
- u/justadair
- u/Afraid_Condition_267
- u/rosseepoo
- u/CalebPoland
- u/EvaRaw666
- u/zconnan93
- u/x_mmmmx
- u/ChrisPChicken04
- u/Crescendo104
- u/Nourinn
- u/poeticyak
- u/rainreset
- u/Expert-Copy6451
- u/Vesko567
- u/Win_is_my_name
- u/LucidCunning
- u/aldwore13
- u/SomeoneFromGalar
- u/Ferdinand82official
- u/lawyersgunznmoney90
- u/Texas1971
- u/Flying_Sauce_Packet
- u/odd_doorknob
- u/oracle911
- u/Thebunsenburger
- u/PrestonGarveyFo76
- u/themnd
- u/AamirKhan7
- u/rossionq1
- u/definitelynotagurl
- u/GrowthFinal7547
- u/gc1992
- u/MammaryWormcast
- u/Crowxzn
- u/starrywisdomofficial
- u/Random_Average_Human
- u/ahivarn
- u/Gailforce-Fart
- u/bisector_babu
- u/arenaschlaft
- u/SatyamRajput004
- u/RPPO771
- u/8mthomas8
- u/Master1718
- u/Weekly-Reason9285
- u/BlueSparksFly
- u/JLaws23
- u/Melodic_Ad_1010
- u/iltifaat_yousuf
- u/just_minutes_ago
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/topredditbot
- u/Crooked_Cock
- u/CottonCandy_Eyeballs
- u/Eiffel-Tower777
- u/My_Immortal_Flesh
- u/Piglet_Important
- u/Hodoss
- u/monkelus
- u/KalaiProvenheim
- u/Polyglot-Onigiri
- u/SweetMaam
- u/mrbuttersoft
- u/detective-mcnulty
- u/tuc66a
- u/Feefee986
- u/Pompouss
- u/Brazenwarrior800
- u/marklar_the_malign
- u/flowersatdusk
- u/Educational-Spread41
- u/dewineon
- u/OneLostOstrich
- u/imfreerightnow
- u/WTFisThatSMell
- u/Horbigast
- u/Ml124395
- u/Crotchless_Panties
- u/FanHassock
- u/SparksCam
- u/Interesting-Law-5880
- u/Dig_Bick_reread
- u/ResponsibilityDue448
- u/SeriousAboutShwarma
- u/Beginning-Arm-1440
- u/Little_Internet_9022
- u/BuriedByAnts
- u/Ohio-Knife-Lover
- u/SisterYahtzee
- u/ripyourlungsdave
- u/Blue-Eyed-Lemon
- u/soragranda
- u/Azuki_Saishi
- u/Urshtsweak
- u/Legitimate-Diet2766
- u/Zebracorn42
- u/bluntrauma420
- u/Rusted-Jim
- u/ChishNFips87
- u/aDirtyMartini
- u/The-CunningStunt
- u/No_Push_8249
- u/userxblade
- u/lol_camis
- u/_DepletedCranium_
- u/HilariousConsequence
- u/tallman195
- u/RouGEkila
- u/Esco-Alfresco
- u/Consistent-Boat9649
- u/No_Eye5780
- u/InItsTeeth
- u/Pax-82
- u/AppropriateAppeal944
- u/Unfair-Sell-5109
- u/Positive-Source8205
- u/Lost-Ad-7412
- u/airsoft_nerd
- u/TheOneDudeFromHell
- u/Top-Improvement3829
- u/aod42091
- u/luke-townsend-1999
- u/Tralan
- u/Beneficial_Being_721
- u/InsaneRealityWTF
- u/Training_Ad_211
- u/KamikazeDreamer52
- u/SkaterKangaroo
- u/External-Life
- u/Shpongolese
- u/zakiducky
- u/HungryItem
- u/Bounty_Killer
- u/unknownloner333
- u/letmyseeyoustripped
- u/DarkxXxValkyrie
- u/HalfSoul30
- u/zitfarmer
- u/VoidExileR
- u/saranwrap73
- u/WhoreableBitch
- u/TheRecognized
- u/XComRomCom
- u/SapientialShields
- u/FatalEclipse_
- u/Independent-Cat-4169
- u/designgoddess
- u/brownhk
- u/PieRepresentative266
- u/whitecloud197
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- u/[deleted]
- u/Feefee986
- u/shearsweater
- u/BayHarbour-Butcher
- u/Free_Hat_McCullough
- u/SS613
- u/wereallprisonershere
- u/GeneralThomas34
- u/jmore197
- u/CuddlesTom
- u/mama_ji
- u/C4RCUS
- u/Kann0n2
- u/Think_Selection9571
- u/Bucket_Lord_Jim
- u/chai_smith
- u/fartyhardy
- u/Timmy-Ceee
- u/Clean-Tea-2837
- u/kakokapolei
- u/mikemercer77
- u/ZvckDvddy
- u/condensemilks
- u/awkwardthanos
- u/beebsaleebs
- u/Good_Letterhead_2564
- u/btbam2929
- u/CRUSTYDOGTAlNT
- u/LouieMumford
- u/blinkandmisslife
- u/NorthKoala47
- u/KirisBeuller
- u/GrymmTravel
- u/AdminBender
- u/snark_enterprises
- u/SlowE90
- u/Pompouss
- u/Zoobiedoobi
- u/Zomochi
- u/Eleutheria-cl
- u/HallucinAgent
- u/One-eyed-bed-snake
- u/AdditionalTheory
- u/Person_Named_Charlie
- u/TheDiaperMang
- u/Dramatic_Channel5096
- u/holmortician
- u/faerdaemon
- u/Efficient-Ease-6938
- u/retard_goblin
- u/Robert999220
- u/DownVotesMakeMeCome
- u/CroadLangshan1976
- u/Lost-Ad-7412
- u/MrB-S
- u/emopeteparker
- u/vulcan1358
- u/diandakov
- u/ZiggyStardust0110
- u/ResponsibilityDue448
- u/RandomAsterisk_
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- u/scarlettsfever21
- u/SomeRandomIdi0t
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- u/OnlyUsernameLeft123
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- u/MrMehheMrM
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- u/Bramble0804
- u/ClavicusLittleGift4U
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FAQ
r/oddlyterrifying — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/oddlyterrifying have?
r/oddlyterrifying has approximately 2,619,122 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/oddlyterrifying created?
r/oddlyterrifying was created on October 2, 2013 (13 years ago).
What is r/oddlyterrifying about?
The community focuses on sharing images and videos that evoke a sense of fear or discomfort, but in a way that is unusual or unexpected. This 'oddly terrifying' content often combines elements of the bizarre and the unsettling, creating a unique niche that distinguishes it from more conventional horror or fear-based communities. Members are drawn to the strange and the surre…
What subreddits are similar to r/oddlyterrifying?
Communities similar to r/oddlyterrifying include r/damnthatsinteresting, r/interestingasfuck, r/facepalm, r/unexpected, r/mademesmile.
Who are the most active posters on r/oddlyterrifying?
The most frequent posters on r/oddlyterrifying include u/[deleted], u/LucidCunning, u/randomguyfromafrica.
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