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'''Screamer videos''' are a type of screamer that are designed to scare the viewer through unexpected images or sounds.  
==1990s==
*In 1990, [[NightMare]], the first-ever screamer [[application|software]] was released on Amiga computers, loading an image of a skull every five minutes along with a loud scream; possibly the pioneer for screamer videos today.
*On December 6, 1994, BMEZine was launched as a body modification [[website]] by Canadian writer and artist Shannon Larratt.
*In mid-1996, [[Jumyou Ga Chijimaru]] was created by [[wikipedia:Kowloon Kurosawa|Yoshihisa "Kowloon" Kurosawa]]. [[Wayback Machine]] was also created at this season, allowing users to archive web, video or image content.
*In 1996, [[Rotten.com]], the world's first shock site, launched. Additionally, insurgents in Chechnya filmed the [[ChechClear|murder of a Russian soldier]] which circulated with the file name ''chechclear.asf''.
*In 1997, an early VHS version of the [[BME Pain Olympics]] was created. Also in 1997, the [[Goatse]] image appeared as one of 40 images of a man named Kirk Johnson shared among the internet's gay porn community. A hacker group called the "Hick crew" acquired the collection and used one of the images, Johnson's stretched anus, to prank unsuspecting internet users. A hacker and Hick associate named Merl1n registered the domain Goatse.cx and used it to distribute the image more widely.
*On September 12th, 1996, Ricardo Lopez recorded his [[Ricardo López's Suicide|final tape]] from his video diary, where he triggers the revolver in his head and collapses on the floor after sending a letter bomb to Icelandic singer [[wikipedia:Björk|Björk]]. 
*[[Adobe Flash]] was released in 1996, providing a platform for creating and sharing digital content.
*In 1999, [[Frau1.exe]] was considered the first screamer [[game]] created as a trojan. Additionally in 1999, [[Albino Blacksheep]] was created initially as a personal platform for Steven Lerner's creations, but evolved into hosting user-generated content. Tekzone.net was also created as another platform for user-generated content on November 29, 1999, which later became the infamous [[TeKZoned]] website.
==2000s==
===2000===
*In March 2000, Meal Schpeal founded [[Liquid Generation]] in Laredo, Texas, which gained notoriety for their [[Sabotage]] screamers, a series of online pranks that culminated in a jump scare to startle or embarrass the viewer.
*In October 2000, Ogrish.com launched as a website for hosting shock [[videos]] and images. Later that year, in December 2000, the infamous image for [[Tubgirl]] first circulated around the internet.
*The first version of [[Winterrowd.com]], named "Winterrowd Solutions," was made in the spring 2000. The website did not contain any screamers until shortly after the rise of Winterrowd's creation, [[The Maze]].
*During 2000, [[Monster.exe]] and [[McDonalds.exe]] emerged as [[.swf]] or program applications in the Chinese community, with the former being a screamer and the latter being a joke malicious program.
*[[Magic Eye]] was submitted as a "contributed work" of the Goatse website.


These videos usually begin with harmless content before abruptly switching to frightening imagery or loud noise, exploiting the viewer's natural curiosity or entertainment desire. They use clickbait tactics and can be disguised as games, tutorials or more. Screamer videos typically use visual and audio effects like sudden jumpscares, subliminal messages, and illusions to scare the viewer.
===2001===
==Techniques==
*During summer 2001, scareware programs such as [[Hikaru.exe]] and [[Madoka.exe]] were created and spread in Japan.  
Screamer videos often use various techniques to startle and scare their viewers. Misdirection is a common technique that involves distracting the viewer with an innocuous or normal image or sound before suddenly introducing a frightening element. For example, a cute kitten may suddenly turn into a terrifying image with a loud scream. They also build tension and anticipation in the viewer by delaying the payoff or scare. For instance, a warning about a scary image or sound may be given, then the video shows normal footage for several seconds before suddenly introducing the scary element.
*On July 26, 2001, the website [[YTMND]] was registered with its name derived from a line spoken by Sean Connery in the movie [[wikipedia:Finding Forrester|Finding Forrester]].
== Types of screamer videos ==
*In 2001, internet troll Kevin Ealy launched [[Klerck.org]], which hosted famous shock content including [[Dance.swf]].  
Screamer videos typically involve tricking viewers into watching a seemingly harmless video or image, which suddenly switches to a loud, startling image or sound, usually accompanied by a scream or other shocking content. There are several different types of screamer videos, each with its own unique technique to startle and scare viewers.  
*This year also saw the release of [[Rate My Poo]], which allowed users to view and rate pictures of feces on a scale of 1 to 10.  
===Stare at the dot===
*[[Liquid Generation]] also introduced their Sabotage screamers this year.
The "stare at the dot" screamer video type uses the technique of "peripheral vision distraction" to startle viewers. Typically, the video begins with a warning that it is not a screamer, followed by instructions to focus on a small dot in the center of the screen without looking away. The dot may change in size, color, or position, creating a hypnotic effect, and distracting the viewer's peripheral vision with images or sounds. Suddenly, a terrifying image or loud scream appears, catching the viewer off guard.


One prominent example of this type of screamer is [[Follow the Red Dot]]. The video begins with German text introducing it, then presents a white maze with a red dot moving across it, inviting the viewer to "follow the red dot." As the dot reaches the center of the screen, a jarring noise and a disturbing image of Katie Embry from The Ring appear suddenly. This technique lulls the viewer into a false sense of security before the sudden scare.
===2002===
===Subliminal message===
*During the early 2002, An [[Blue.gif|animated image of a messy room]] became popular and circulated on various websites, including [[TeKZoned]]. [[Kikia]], a [[Flash]] animation, was also first posted on a Taiwanese service called Kimo by Netspooky in early 2002.
{{MCategory|Subliminal Messages}}
*In February 2002, [[What's Wrong With This Picture?]] (often called What's Wrong?) was released, which is considered one of the most famous screamers of all time. This screamer was the first to use the famous image of a pale woman with black eyes and her hands on her face with her pinky fingers raised, which many other screamers in future years imitated.
The subliminal message screamer is a type of online prank or horror content that aims to startle or scare viewers by using hidden messages that are not consciously perceived but can still affect the subconscious mind. This technique typically begins with a message informing the viewer that there is something wrong with the subject being presented and that it contains a subliminal image. Often, this message is accompanied by an innocuous-looking video or image that is intended to draw the viewer in. The the subliminal message screamer may provide specific hints, such as instructing the viewer to turn up the volume or look closer at the screen. After a brief period of time, the subliminal message is delivered, usually through the surprise of a [[screamer]] image.
*On October 3, 2002, [[Lemon Party|Lemonparty.org]] was registered, inspired by the infamous Goatse.cx website.
===Find the difference & Find the X===
*[[wikipedia:Nickelodeon|Nickelodeon]] created a Clickamajig game called "[[Black Licorice]]" on October 31st, 2002, but it was quickly removed from the website due to complaints from parents.
[[File:Scam21.png|thumb|right|200px|[[Finde drei Unterschiede!]], a notable example of "Find the difference" screamer.]]
*[[wikipedia:Gay Nigger Association of America|GNAA]], an internet trolling organization, was founded in 2002.
{{MCategory|Find the differences}}
*[[Say It]], created around 2002, was considered to be the first screamer to use the [[Regan MacNeil]] image.
{{MCategory|Find the X}}
*[[Reaction videos]] using screamers were already being used in 2002.  
The "Find the Difference" screamer is a type of [[screamer]] that plays on the viewer's focus and attention to detail. Typically, the viewer is given a set of two seemingly identical images and is instructed to find the differences between them within a certain time limit. The viewer is typically presented with two side-by-side images that look almost identical, but with subtle differences that require close attention to detail to identify. During this time, the viewer's attention is fully focused on the task of finding the differences, which makes them more susceptible to being startled or scared by any sudden changes or unexpected events that may occur. Once the viewer has been concentrating on the task for a sufficient period, a sudden and often loud scream or jump scare is introduced, catching the viewer off-guard
*[[Forest-wmv]] screamer circulated with its alternative names martian-wmv, jungle-wmv, and jungle.mp4. It was also claimed that it was hosted on Albino Blacksheep with the name forest.mp4.


Find the "X" is a type of screamer that is similar to the ''Find the Difference'' screamer. The viewer is presented with an image or video and tasked with finding a specific object or element. The subject can be hidden in plain sight or cleverly disguised to make it harder to find. Additional clues or hints may be given to the viewer, such as instructions to find an out-of-place object or to identify what is causing something to be wrong in the image or video. During the search, the screamer may zoom in on the image or provide other visual cues to increase the viewer's focus and attention, which eventually cuts into a screamer.
===2003===
===What's Wrong With This Picture?===
*The following year, the GNAA launched a series of malicious [[shock sites]] under the name "[[Last Measure]]" as part of their trolling campaign.
{{Main|What's Wrong With This Picture?}}
*On October 1, 2003, [[4chan]] was launched by Christopher "moot" Poole as an English-based imageboard site.
{{MCategory|What's Wrong}}
*Meanwhile, Liquid Generation continued making screamers on their sites, and Flash creator MJBDiver began creating and hosting several screamers for his site [[Cinema du Comical Cartoon Calamities]].
The '''What's Wrong With This Picture''' screamer is a type of screamer that invites the viewer to find something wrong with a picture, typically a normal stock image. This type of screamer plays on the viewer's attention to detail and their curiosity to identify what is out of place in the image. This task is designed to make the viewer focus closely on the image and search for a hidden detail or error. After a short period of time, the image would eventually cut into a screamer.
*A controversial [[Courage the Cowardly Dog Commercial]] aired on Nickelodeon.
==See Also==
*Weasel Circus released their own version of [[wikipedia:What's Wrong With This Picture? (Weasel Circus version)|What's Wrong With This Picture?]]
*[[YouTube]] - the home of screamer videos.
*[[Thehomo.org]] was registered.
==Links==
*[[Garfield's Scary Scavenger Hunt 2]] was published on Garfield.com in November 2004.
*[[:Category:Videos|List of screamer videos]]
*In the winter 2004, the term "[[Harlequin Fetus]]" began circulating, with the Urban Dictionary entry of it being published more than a month later.
[[Category:Videos|.]]
===2004===
[[Category:1990s]]
*In 2005, several well-known screamers were released, causing a sensation among internet users. One of the most infamous screamers, [[K-fee commercials]], was aired in April 2005 as part of the Wide Awake campaign to advertise their caffeine drink.
[[Category:Types of scremaers]]
*[[Zoeken]], considered the first "[[Find the difference]]" screamer, was created on June 16, 2004.  
*[[The Maze]], another well-known screamer, was created in October 2004.
*On October 30th, 2004, the original [[Zippocat]] video was filmed and released on the site [[Ogrish.com]].
*Warner Bros. created [[The Exorcist: Beginning Movie Promotional Game|a "find-the-difference" screamer]] to promote their film [[wikipedia:Exorcist: The Beginning|''Exorcist: The Beginning'']].  
*[[Ghost in the London Dungeon]] was broadcast.
*[[Encyclopedia Dramatica]] was launched.
*[[Chris the Jack-o-Lantern]] was released as an animated Flash-based series by TastyBabySoup for Albino Blacksheep.
*The [[Castle Cat]] series was published on mausland.de by Felix Wiesne.
*[[Kkzkk.com]] was registered.
*The ability to create screamers was opened to more people with the release of games such as Garry's Mod.
*A [[Akai Heya Complete Version|complete version of Akai Heya]], also known as the urban legend "Red Room," was published.
*Albino Blacksheep short video [[Good Intentions]] was released.
 
===2005===
*Similar to how 2004 was a huge year for screamers, 2005 was a huge year for shock sites.
*During 2005, multiple new games were released, including [[The Never Ending Level Game]], and a large number of sequels to The Maze, alongside several shock sites such as [[Biglemonparty.com]], [[1 Ass 1 Baseball]], [[1 Man 1 Centipede]], [[Heyya.org]], [[Discharges.org]], and [[Merry Holidays]].
*On March 8, 2005, ''Klerck.org'' creator Kevin Ealy committed suicide.
*On July 2, 2005, a video of [[Mr. Hands]] was recorded.
*On October 14, 2005, TheYNC website was founded.
*The image for "[[Ahenobarbus Henocied]]" began circulating in Japan
*[[Ghost Caught on Tape]] was originally filmed, with the video being officially published to [[YouTube]] a year later.
*[[Jeremy Winterrowd]] created his second screamer [[Snowman Snowglobe]] for his site, which later evolved into a screamer collection site. The first part for "The House" series was also released.
*[[Meatspin]] and [[Hai2u]] were registered in 2005.
*[[Sad Jerry]] and [[Madium]] were published on [[Newgrounds]].
 
===2006===
*On August 09, 2006, [[Bubble Wrap Maniac]] was released.
*On October 31, 2006, Ogrish.com underwent a significant transformation and rebranded itself as [[LiveLeak]].
*During this year, there was a notable emergence of "hidden message" videos, including releases such as [[Britney Spears Hidden Message]], [[Jingle Bells Reversed]], and [[Silent Message]].
*YouTube screamers and [[reaction videos]] began to rise in this year.
*A [[Free Enterprise Fund Committee Commercial|parody of the K-fee commercials]] from the Free Enterprise Fund Committee was broadcast.
*[[Hit the Dot]] was released.
*The [[Chris the Jack-o-Lantern 3|final installment]] of the Chris the Jack-o-Lantern series was released.
 
===2007===
*On February 12, 2007, [[Lomando.com]] was launched.
*On April 1, 2007, Jeremy Winterrowd launched the "[[Reaction videos#History|Winterrowd Prank Contest]]".
*On May 15, 2007, the full version of Scratch was released.
*On August 7, 2007, a YouTube version of the urban legend [[NNN Special Broadcast]] was uploaded.
*On August 12, 2007, the original website for [[2 Girls 1 Cup]] was registered.
*On August 15, 2007, [[Super Mario 64 Big Star Secret]] was uploaded before its manhunt from Lost Media Wiki.
*On August 17, 2007, the "[[Offended]]" article was published on Encyclopedia Dramatica.
*On September 16, 2007, an edited version of the [[Coyote Attack Video]] was uploaded to YouTube by [[Scary For Kids]].
 
===2008===
*Originally registered on March 4, 1997, [[K-k-k.com]] changed to a shock site.
*On July 16, 2008, [[Bloodshows]] was launched.
*[[Chomp.avi]] was uploaded, generating speculation from the aforementioned site.
*On December 4, 2008, [[Jarsquatter]] was uploaded on [[eFukt]].
*Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) created [[Shock.swf]] for their annual Mystery Hunt.
*A first reaction video of "[[3 Orangutans 1 Blender]]" was uploaded.
 
===2009===
*On April 1st, 2009, Albino Blacksheep created [[Lidanude.jpg]] for April Fools Day.
*In June 2009, a [[Man Has Terrible Jump Off Ledge|recorded video of a man with a split face]] after a failed stunt over a bridge was uploaded online.
*In 2009, following the death of the renowned singer [[wikipedia:Michael Jackson|Michael Jackson]] on June 25 due to a lethal dose of Propofol administered by Conrad Murray, various screamer videos related to him emerged. Examples include [[1000 faces of Michael Jackson]], [[Micheal Jackson scary pop up]], and the well-known [[Proof of Michael Jackson's Ghost]].
*On October 21, 2009, the Rick Latona "Daily Domains" newsletter advertised the ''goatse.cx'' domain for sale at $15,000, highlighting it as a "famous site" with numerous backlinks.
*On October 28th, 2009, American YouTuber and mathematics professor Matthew Weathers pulled a Halloween prank on his students, using the sample of [[Zoeken]].
*On November 7, 2009, an ARG creepypasta-based series called [[Poochee and Pansy]] was released.
*First screamer app [[ILabyrinth]] was published on the [[wikipedia:iOS|iOS]] play store.
*Alexey Tatarov, the man behind Jarsquatter, uploaded another video titled "[[1 Guy 1 Screwdriver]]" on eFukt.
*The video "[[Real Demons Caught On Tape]]" was uploaded to YouTube, classified as one of those "psychological videos".
 
==2010s==
===2010===
*During 2010, numerous "red dot" games and videos were made public, including titles like [[Find the Red Dot]], [[The Red Dot Game]], and [[Stare at the red dot]]. Additionally, various "pop-up" videos gained popularity, such as [[Scary pop up :L]], [[Scary pop up ever]], and more.
*On October 11, 2010, the first [[wikipedia:Minecraft|Minecraft]]-related screamer "[[Him]]" was released, referencing the [[Herobrine]] [[creepypasta]].
*Justin Bieber became the subject of many screamers during this year, including titles like [[Justin Bieber Scary Pop Up]], [[Find Justin Bieber]], and [[Save Justin Bieber]].
*On December 4, 2010, [[SCP-450]] was uploaded.
*On December 21, 2010, the Canadian pornstar [[Luka Magnotta]] anonymously published a YouTube video titled "[[1 Boy 2 Kittens]]."
*[[G-Major videos]] gained popularity in this year, with releases like [[WGBH Boston Logo In G Major]].
*[[Killerjo.net]] was registered.
*The [[Loituma Reverse Playback]] [[animation]] was uploaded.
 
===2011===
*In late 2011, [[Akk.li]] was registered.
*On January 25, 2011, [[Varietymodels.com]] was registered.
*The [[Felix the Cat (Game Over)|bootleg NES port]] of the 1992 video game Felix the Cat was released.
*Mortal Kombat 9 featured an Easter egg screamer.
*[[Upgrade Complete II]] was released, featuring another screamer Easter egg.
*Mojang Studios temporarily added [[Steve Co. Supply Crate]] as part of their April Fools' Day.
*The "Screamer Prank" page on TV Tropes was created.
*[[Fearnest]] was launched as a screamer collection site by Alexander Volnov.
 
 
==2020s==

Latest revision as of 21:43, 9 July 2024

1990s

  • In 1990, NightMare, the first-ever screamer software was released on Amiga computers, loading an image of a skull every five minutes along with a loud scream; possibly the pioneer for screamer videos today.
  • On December 6, 1994, BMEZine was launched as a body modification website by Canadian writer and artist Shannon Larratt.
  • In mid-1996, Jumyou Ga Chijimaru was created by Yoshihisa "Kowloon" Kurosawa. Wayback Machine was also created at this season, allowing users to archive web, video or image content.
  • In 1996, Rotten.com, the world's first shock site, launched. Additionally, insurgents in Chechnya filmed the murder of a Russian soldier which circulated with the file name chechclear.asf.
  • In 1997, an early VHS version of the BME Pain Olympics was created. Also in 1997, the Goatse image appeared as one of 40 images of a man named Kirk Johnson shared among the internet's gay porn community. A hacker group called the "Hick crew" acquired the collection and used one of the images, Johnson's stretched anus, to prank unsuspecting internet users. A hacker and Hick associate named Merl1n registered the domain Goatse.cx and used it to distribute the image more widely.
  • On September 12th, 1996, Ricardo Lopez recorded his final tape from his video diary, where he triggers the revolver in his head and collapses on the floor after sending a letter bomb to Icelandic singer Björk.
  • Adobe Flash was released in 1996, providing a platform for creating and sharing digital content.
  • In 1999, Frau1.exe was considered the first screamer game created as a trojan. Additionally in 1999, Albino Blacksheep was created initially as a personal platform for Steven Lerner's creations, but evolved into hosting user-generated content. Tekzone.net was also created as another platform for user-generated content on November 29, 1999, which later became the infamous TeKZoned website.

2000s

2000

  • In March 2000, Meal Schpeal founded Liquid Generation in Laredo, Texas, which gained notoriety for their Sabotage screamers, a series of online pranks that culminated in a jump scare to startle or embarrass the viewer.
  • In October 2000, Ogrish.com launched as a website for hosting shock videos and images. Later that year, in December 2000, the infamous image for Tubgirl first circulated around the internet.
  • The first version of Winterrowd.com, named "Winterrowd Solutions," was made in the spring 2000. The website did not contain any screamers until shortly after the rise of Winterrowd's creation, The Maze.
  • During 2000, Monster.exe and McDonalds.exe emerged as .swf or program applications in the Chinese community, with the former being a screamer and the latter being a joke malicious program.
  • Magic Eye was submitted as a "contributed work" of the Goatse website.

2001

  • During summer 2001, scareware programs such as Hikaru.exe and Madoka.exe were created and spread in Japan.
  • On July 26, 2001, the website YTMND was registered with its name derived from a line spoken by Sean Connery in the movie Finding Forrester.
  • In 2001, internet troll Kevin Ealy launched Klerck.org, which hosted famous shock content including Dance.swf.
  • This year also saw the release of Rate My Poo, which allowed users to view and rate pictures of feces on a scale of 1 to 10.
  • Liquid Generation also introduced their Sabotage screamers this year.

2002

  • During the early 2002, An animated image of a messy room became popular and circulated on various websites, including TeKZoned. Kikia, a Flash animation, was also first posted on a Taiwanese service called Kimo by Netspooky in early 2002.
  • In February 2002, What's Wrong With This Picture? (often called What's Wrong?) was released, which is considered one of the most famous screamers of all time. This screamer was the first to use the famous image of a pale woman with black eyes and her hands on her face with her pinky fingers raised, which many other screamers in future years imitated.
  • On October 3, 2002, Lemonparty.org was registered, inspired by the infamous Goatse.cx website.
  • Nickelodeon created a Clickamajig game called "Black Licorice" on October 31st, 2002, but it was quickly removed from the website due to complaints from parents.
  • GNAA, an internet trolling organization, was founded in 2002.
  • Say It, created around 2002, was considered to be the first screamer to use the Regan MacNeil image.
  • Reaction videos using screamers were already being used in 2002.
  • Forest-wmv screamer circulated with its alternative names martian-wmv, jungle-wmv, and jungle.mp4. It was also claimed that it was hosted on Albino Blacksheep with the name forest.mp4.

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

  • Originally registered on March 4, 1997, K-k-k.com changed to a shock site.
  • On July 16, 2008, Bloodshows was launched.
  • Chomp.avi was uploaded, generating speculation from the aforementioned site.
  • On December 4, 2008, Jarsquatter was uploaded on eFukt.
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) created Shock.swf for their annual Mystery Hunt.
  • A first reaction video of "3 Orangutans 1 Blender" was uploaded.

2009

  • On April 1st, 2009, Albino Blacksheep created Lidanude.jpg for April Fools Day.
  • In June 2009, a recorded video of a man with a split face after a failed stunt over a bridge was uploaded online.
  • In 2009, following the death of the renowned singer Michael Jackson on June 25 due to a lethal dose of Propofol administered by Conrad Murray, various screamer videos related to him emerged. Examples include 1000 faces of Michael Jackson, Micheal Jackson scary pop up, and the well-known Proof of Michael Jackson's Ghost.
  • On October 21, 2009, the Rick Latona "Daily Domains" newsletter advertised the goatse.cx domain for sale at $15,000, highlighting it as a "famous site" with numerous backlinks.
  • On October 28th, 2009, American YouTuber and mathematics professor Matthew Weathers pulled a Halloween prank on his students, using the sample of Zoeken.
  • On November 7, 2009, an ARG creepypasta-based series called Poochee and Pansy was released.
  • First screamer app ILabyrinth was published on the iOS play store.
  • Alexey Tatarov, the man behind Jarsquatter, uploaded another video titled "1 Guy 1 Screwdriver" on eFukt.
  • The video "Real Demons Caught On Tape" was uploaded to YouTube, classified as one of those "psychological videos".

2010s

2010

2011

  • In late 2011, Akk.li was registered.
  • On January 25, 2011, Varietymodels.com was registered.
  • The bootleg NES port of the 1992 video game Felix the Cat was released.
  • Mortal Kombat 9 featured an Easter egg screamer.
  • Upgrade Complete II was released, featuring another screamer Easter egg.
  • Mojang Studios temporarily added Steve Co. Supply Crate as part of their April Fools' Day.
  • The "Screamer Prank" page on TV Tropes was created.
  • Fearnest was launched as a screamer collection site by Alexander Volnov.


2020s

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