30 Popular & Underrated Creepypasta Characters

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Creepypasta stories are the origins for many popular horror characters, like Slenderman. From deranged serial killers to cursed video games and internet legends, there’s something for every horror fan. We spoke to horror and video game experts to compile a list of some of the most iconic (and underrated) creepypasta characters of all time. Warning: The stories and characters discussed may be disturbing for some readers.

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Some of the most iconic creepypasta characters include Jeff the Killer, Slenderman, BEN Drowned, Eyeless Jack, and Smile Dog. Some underrated characters include Sally Williams, Jane the Killer, Rap Rat, the Puppeteer, and Papa Grande.

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Jeff the Killer

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  1. Jeff the Killer is one of the most popular creepypasta characters. He’s a teenage serial killer with deathly pale skin, long black hair, no eyelids, and a permanent, carved smile. His appearance is the result of being burned and doused in bleach, and he sneaks into his victims’ homes at night. Before he kills them, he whispers, “Go to sleep.”[1]

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Slenderman

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  1. Don’t go into the woods alone, or you may encounter Slenderman. This tall, humanoid creature is known for his blank white face, long limbs, and black suit. According to legend, he preys on children by stalking and brainwashing them. No one knows what happens to his victims because their bodies are never found.[2]
    • Appears in: Marble Hornets (web series), Slender: The Eight Pages (video game), Slender: The Arrival (video game), Slender Man (2018 film)
    • Created by: Victor Surge on the Something Awful forum
    • Play our Slenderman survival simulator to see if you could survive an encounter with this terrifying creepypasta.
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BEN Drowned

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  1. Ben is the titular character in “BEN Drowned.” He’s a ghost haunting a Majora’s Mask video game cartridge, or at least that’s what we’re led to believe. A boy named Ben was sacrificed to a group known as the Moon Children, and the group uses his image, similar to Link from the game, to trick players. This creation is known as BEN, or Behavior Event Network.[3]
    • Appears in: “BEN Drowned” (originally titled “Haunted Majora’s Mask Cartridge”)
    • Created by: Jadusable
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Laughing Jack

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  1. As if clowns aren’t already creepy enough, here comes Laughing Jack. Laughing Jack was originally the imaginary friend of a young boy, but when that boy grew up to be a serial killer, Laughing Jack grew more sinister. He escaped into the real world and went on to kill the boy and many other children. He’s extremely tall, with black hair, white skin and eyes, and a long cone-shaped nose.[4]
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Ticci Toby

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  1. Slenderman isn’t the only one you’ve got to worry about. You also have to watch out for his proxies, like Ticci Toby. Ticci Toby is a troubled teen who dedicates himself to Slenderman after the death of his sister. Plagued with nightmares, he slowly went insane and killed his father. Ticci Toby looks like a normal teenager, but due to a mouth injury, his teeth and gums are always visible on one side of his face.[5]
    • Ticci Toby’s real name is Toby Rogers, but he was given the cruel nickname by classmates who made fun of his Tourette’s syndrome.
    • Appears in: “Ticcy-Tobi”
    • Created by: Kastoway
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Eyeless Jack

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  1. Let Eyeless Jack be a reminder to stay away from cults. When Jack Nyras was 19, a cult attempted to use him as a human sacrifice by removing his eyes and pouring blood and hot tar into the sockets. But the ritual didn’t go exactly as planned. Instead of being sacrificed, Jack turned into a monster that feasts on human organs. He wears a blank mask that exposes his empty, black eye sockets.[6]
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Sonic.exe

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  1. Who knew everyone’s favorite blue hedgehog could be so terrifying? Sonic.exe is an eldritch monster that takes the form of Sonic the Hedgehog. However, there are certain things that are… off about its appearance. It has black claws, a wide yellow smile with fangs, and glowing red eyes. It lives in a haunted video game in which it kills the other Sonic characters and steals the souls of players.[7]
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Smile Dog

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  1. Man’s best friend isn’t always so friendly… Smile Dog is a demonic Siberian husky with a large, human-like grin. The demon forces people to share an image of Smile Dog online, or else it will kill them. Viewing the image reportedly drives people insane and causes them to have seizures and horrific nightmares.[8]
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Sally Williams

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  1. According to horror expert Sydney Bermudez, “Sally is a tragic child spirit from creepypasta lore, commonly portrayed as a murdered girl whose ghost lingers after being betrayed by a family member. Her story blends innocence with horror and unresolved trauma.”[9] Sally is generally a kind spirit who wants to protect children, though she often frightens people unintentionally because she appears as a young girl covered in blood.
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Herobrine

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  1. According to Minecraft expert mochsty, “The whole lore of [Herobrine] was somebody was playing on a single-player world, and they saw a classic Steve skin, but his eyes were white.”[10] Stories claim that he stalks players and messes with their creations. Gaming expert Ibrahim N. adds, “It became the biggest creepypasta in Minecraft to the point where every time [the developers] would release an update, there’d be patch notes that would say ‘We removed Herobrine.’”[11]
    • Appears in: Minecraft mods, originated on 4chan
    • Created by: An anonymous 4chan user
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Masky & Hoodie

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  1. Masky and Hoodie aren’t technically creepypastas, but they’re closely associated with the fandom. Masky is the alternate personality of Marble Hornets character Tim Wright, while Hoodie is the alternate personality of Brian Thomas. The men take on these personas when they’re exposed to The Operator (Slenderman). As their names suggest, Masky wears a white mask, while Hoodie wears a yellow hoodie.[12]
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The Rake

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  1. Jeff the Killer isn’t the only one that will come for you in your sleep… The Rake is a hairless, humanoid monster with razor-sharp claws. It’s said to stalk its victims and appear at the foot of their bed as they sleep. It won’t usually attack unless provoked, but it will stare at its victims with its large white eyes, leaving them traumatized.[13]
    • Appears in: “The Rake”
    • Created by: An anonymous 4chan user (character), Brian Somerville (story)
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Jane the Killer

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  1. Unlike most famous creepypasta characters, Jane the Killer isn’t a villain; she’s an anti-hero. Jane was an average girl until her parents were brutally murdered by Jeff the Killer. Years later, Jane is injected with a chemical known as Liquid Hate, which gives her supernatural abilities that she uses to track down Jeff. The chemical also made her look similar to Jeff, giving her pale white skin, black hair, and black eyes.[14]
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Zalgo

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  1. Zalgo is a demonic entity often thought of as a hive-mind Lovecraftian creature. According to legend, looking at him or reading his name can cause insanity and even the end of the world. He takes on many appearances, and in the video “Zalgo Invocation,” he is said to have 7 mouths—6 speak in different tongues, and the 7th will sing the end of the world. His human followers use glitchy text to represent him.[15]
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Homicidal Liu

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  1. Homicidal Liu is based on the character Liu Woods from the original “Jeff the Killer” creepypasta. In this alternate universe, Liu survives after Jeff attempts to kill him, but he’s now forced to live with a split personality. This causes him to become a killer in his own right.[16]
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The Bloody Painter

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  1. The Bloody Painter is one artist you don’t want a portrait from. Born Helen Otis, the Bloody Painter was mentally abused by his parents growing up. As a teen, he killed many of his classmates and was sent to a psychiatric hospital. After his release, police raided his apartment to find 5 corpses, with paintings made from their blood and sculptures made from their body parts. The Bloody Painter was nowhere to be found.[17]
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Clockwork

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  1. Clockwork, or Natalie Ouellette, is the main character in the creepypasta of the same name. After suffering from mental and sexual abuse for years, Natalie’s mental health deteriorated. Her parents sent her to a therapist, where she discussed her hatred for the concept of time, and she was later forced to undergo surgery in an attempt to fix her mental state. When she woke up, she killed the doctor, slaughtered her family, and replaced her eye with a clock, taking on the name Clockwork.[18]
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Candy Pop

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  1. Bermudez says, “Candy Pop is a fan-created character within the creepypasta community. Candy Pop is typically depicted as a colorful, candy-themed or clown-like figure, blending playful and eerie elements.”[19] He was originally the Genyr (fairy) of amusement, but he lost his soul when he looked into the demon king’s black mirror. Now, he steals the souls of others to become more powerful. He loves taunting and embarrassing his victims.
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The Smiling Man

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  1. Don’t go on a walk late at night or you might come across the Smiling Man. In this story, the narrator encounters a strange man while on a late-night walk. The man has large, wide eyes and a cartoonish grin. Instead of walking, he dances toward the person he’s pursuing. He’s certainly not someone you want to run into in the dark.
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Inverted Mickey

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  1. Inverted Mickey will make you think twice about going to Disney World. In the “Abandoned by Disney” creepypasta, the narrator explores an abandoned Disney theme park and discovers a Mickey Mouse costume with its colors inverted. The costume comes to life, takes off its head, and yellow blood pours out. It’s unknown what creature or entity is trapped inside the costume.[20]
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Rap Rat

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  1. Scared of puppets? If not, you will be after learning about Rap Rat. According to the story, Rap Rat is the demonic mascot of a game of the same name. When players watch the videotape that comes with the game, the video will soon morph into grotesque images portraying their deepest fears. When viewers say Rap Rat’s name, they hear scratching and feel like he’s watching them.[21]
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Lazari

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  1. Bermudez explains, “Lazari (often called Lazari Swann) originates from a webcomic and story series created by the artist Cymoth in the early 2010s. She’s portrayed as a young girl with unsettling supernatural abilities and a tragic background involving experimentation and dark powers.”[22] Lazari is the child of Zalgo who was abused by her mother. When her mother dies, Lazari is found by Slenderman, who takes her home to live with other popular creepypasta characters.
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Mr. Widemouth

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  1. Mr. Widemouth may resemble a cute children’s toy, but he’s anything but innocent. He’s a sinister creature that resembles a Furby and tries to manipulate children into injuring themselves by jumping out of windows or juggling knives. After spending enough time with a child, he lures them into the woods, where he kills them.[23]
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Jason the Toymaker

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  1. No one loves toys more than Jason. In fact, he loves them so much he may just turn you into one. As a child, Jason’s strict parents forbade him from having toys, so as an adult, he became a toymaker. He’s always been manipulative, and after a falling-out with his friend, he becomes murderous. He’s known to kidnap people and turn them into wax dolls. Jason normally looks like a regular person, but when he’s angry, his skin rots and his hair turns white.[24]
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The Puppeteer

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  1. The Puppeteer is an evil spirit that feeds on negative emotions. He stalks those who are emotionally fragile, convincing them that their lives are miserable and will never get better. When his victims can’t take it anymore, they agree to let him kill them, which often looks like a suicide.[25]
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Papa Grande

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  1. Papa Grande di Magico is a murderous magician. After killing his boss during a performance, Papa Grande slowly went mad. He now performs for an audience of corpses, which, in his mind, are still alive.[26]
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Suicide Sadie

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  1. Based on her name, it’s not hard to guess Suicide Sadie’s tragic fate. After her mother dies and her father begins abusing her, Sadie commits suicide. She comes back as a spirit and possesses and kills her father. Her goal is to protect other children from abuse, and she kills other abusers.[27]
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Hobo Heart

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  1. Hobo Heart is a Gemberling, a humanoid creature whose sole purpose is to serve the person who created it. Hobo Heart is tasked with harvesting the heart of a person filled with sadness. He then “feeds” the heart to a tree that acts as a prison for evil spirits. If he fails to feed the tree, the spirits will escape.[28]
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Dr. Smiley

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  1. If you’re scared of doctors, stay far away from Dr. Smiley. Actually, stay far away from Dr. Smiley in general. This doctor doesn’t want to help his patients—he wants to kill them. He offers free treatment, and when someone takes him up on the offer, he injects them with an unknown liquid, straps them to an operating table, and harvests their organs.[29]
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BOB (Brutal Obscene Beast)

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  1. Little is known about BOB. It’s a pale, humanoid creature with gray skin, stubby limbs, beady eyes, and sharp teeth. In one story, it urinates a liquid that smells like sulfur and makes its victims ill. It’s known to be extremely aggressive and often seeks revenge on humans who have seen it.[30]

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