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=== [[:Category:1970s|'''1970s''']] ===
=== [[:Category:1970s|'''1970s''']] ===
[[File:30ii4k.gif|thumb|Ladies and gentlemen, the very first screamer video...]]
[[File:Monkey.gif|thumb|Ladies and gentlemen, the very first screamer video...]]
* What is said to be the first screamer ever made, [[Monkey on Their Backs]], was aired on TV as a PSA on the topic of anti-heroin. Though not deliberately, it can be said to have kickstarted a myriad of videos, gifs, and games under the names of 'screamers'.
* What is said to be the first screamer ever made, [[Monkey on Their Backs]], was aired on TV as a PSA on the topic of anti-heroin. Though not deliberately, it can be said to have kickstarted a myriad of videos, gifs, and games under the names of 'screamers'.


=== [[:Category:1980s|'''1980s''']] ===
=== [[:Category:1980s|'''1980s''']] ===
* This decade featured a wave of PSAs and advertisements containing shocking content and jumpscares. They typically contained gore or other disturbing imagery. Examples include [[Dumb Animals (Respect for Animals)|Dumb Animals]] and [[Faroe Islands (WDC)|Faroe Islands]].
* This decade featured a wave of PSAs and advertisements containing shocking content and jumpscares. They typically contained gore or other disturbing imagery. Examples include [[Dumb Animals (Respect for Animals)|Dumb Animals]] and [[Faroe Islands (WDC)|Faroe Islands]].
* In 1987, [[Budd Dwyer’s Suicide]] was recorded. It wasn't until the rise of the internet that this footage was shown worldwide on sites such as [[Liveleak]] and [[YouTube]].
* In 1987, [[Budd Dwyer’s Suicide]] was recorded. It wasn't until the rise of the internet that this footage was shown worldwide on sites such as [[Ogrish.com]] and [[YouTube]].


=== [[:Category:1990|'''1990''']] ===
=== [[:Category:1990|'''1990s''']] ===
* In this decade, the first-ever screamer software was released onto Amiga computers, dubbed [[NightMare]]. This software would load an image of a skull every five minutes along with a loud scream; possibly the pioneer for screamer videos today.
* In this decade, the first-ever screamer software was released onto Amiga computers, dubbed [[NightMare]]. This software would load an image of a skull every five minutes along with a loud scream; possibly the pioneer for screamer videos today.
* More gory PSAs aired, such as [[Environmental Investigation Agency - Tigers|Tigers]], [[Teletoon at Night Bumper]], and [[The Chase]].
* More gory PSAs aired, such as [[Environmental Investigation Agency - Tigers|Tigers]], [[Teletoon at Night Bumper]], and [[The Chase]].
* The world's first shock site, [[Rotten.com]], launched in 1996.
* The world's first shock site, [[Rotten.com]], launched in 1996.
* Insurgents in [https://www.britannica.com/place/Chechnya Chechnya] film their [[ChechClear|murder of a Russian soldier]] in 1996.
* Insurgents in [https://www.britannica.com/place/Chechnya Chechnya] film the [[ChechClear|murder of a Russian soldier]] in 1996.
* An early VHS version of the [[BME Pain Olympics]] is created in 1997.
* An early VHS version of the [[BME Pain Olympics]] is created in 1997.
* Many infamous websites were created in 1999. Examples include [[Albino Blacksheep|albinoblacksheep.com]], [[X-rider.com]] and [[Goatse.cx]].
* Many infamous websites were created in 1999. Examples include [[Albino Blacksheep|albinoblacksheep.com]], [[X-rider.com]] and [[Goatse.cx]].
* Also in 1999, the first screamer game, [[Frau1.exe]], released to the public.
* Also in 1999, the first screamer game, [[Frau1.exe]], was released to the public.


=== [[:Category:2000|'''2000''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2000|'''2000''']] ===
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=== [[:Category:2001|'''2001''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2001|'''2001''']] ===
* [[What's Wrong?]], one of the most famous screamers of all time, and one to pioneer the future of screamers and jumpscares, was released this year. This screamer was the first to use the famous image of a pale woman with black eyes and her hands on her face. Many other screamers were made in future years in the style first seen here. The screamer was made by [[Jeremy Winterrowd]], who also created the site [[Winterrowd.com], this year where his creations were hosted.
* [[What's Wrong?]], one of the most famous screamers of all time, and one to pioneer the future of screamers and jumpscares, was released this year. 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. Many other screamers were made in future years in the style first seen here. The screamer was made by [[Jeremy Winterrowd]], who also created the site [[Winterrowd.com]], this year where his creations were hosted.
* Early shock sites such as [[Rate My Poo]] and [[Klerck.org]] launched this year.
* Early shock sites such as [[Rate My Poo]] and [[Klerck.org]] launched this year.
* [[YTMND|Yourethemannowdog.com]] was created.
* [[YTMND|Yourethemannowdog.com]] was created.
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=== [[:Category:2004|'''2004''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2004|'''2004''']] ===
* The most well-known screamers of all time were released this year, including [[The Maze]] while the infamous [[K-fee commercials]] were all recorded and ready to air on TV.
* The most well-known screamers of all time were released this year, including [[The Maze]] while the infamous [[K-fee commercials]] were all recorded and ready to air on TV.
* The previously mentioned maze game saw sequels spawn, like [[Maze Game 2]] and [[Maze Game 3]]. Alongside these maze games, their own site, playscarymazegame.net, was launched.
* The previously mentioned maze game saw sequels spawn, like [[Maze Game 2]] and [[Maze Game 3]]. Alongside these maze games, their site, playscarymazegame.net, was launched.
* The ability to create screamers was opened to more people with games such as [https://store.steampowered.com/app/4000/Garrys_Mod/ Garry's Mod] being released. The famous picture of [[Regan MacNeil]] from the 1973 classic horror film ''[[wikipedia:The Exorcist (film)|The Exorcist]]'' was introduced this year and was already all over the internet.
* The ability to create screamers was opened to more people with games such as ''[[wikipedia:Garry's Mod|Garry's Mod]]'' is released.
* The possessed state of [[Regan MacNeil]] from the 1973 classic horror film ''[[wikipedia:The Exorcist (film)|The Exorcist]]'' was introduced this year and was already all over the internet after [[The Maze]] was released.
* The Albino Blacksheep short video; [[Good Intentions]], was released in 2004.
* The Albino Blacksheep short video; [[Good Intentions]], was released in 2004.
* More shock sites were launched such as [[Jiztini.com]] and many games were released.
* More shock sites were launched such as [[Jiztini.com]] and many games were released.
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=== [[:Category:2019|'''2019''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2019|'''2019''']] ===
* [[O g a b u g a]] and [[O g a b u g a 2]] released.
* Scratch screamer games rose to popularity due to [[Fishing Collection!]] and [[Quiz Night with the Scratch Cat!]] by MJC03, with entries such as [[Funny Face (Scratch Version)]], [[Scratch Cat Quiz!]], etc.
* Scratch screamer games rose to popularity due to [[Fishing Collection!]] and [[Quiz Night with the Scratch Cat!]] by MJC03, with entries such as [[Funny Face (Scratch Version)]], [[Scratch Cat Quiz!]], etc.
* Memes continued to host screamers with [[Moto Moto meme]] by David Argueta, also known as Valdroxx, Cristali, Zafiro, or Jade, who is known for being an art tracer and pedophile.  
* Memes continued to host screamers with [[Moto Moto meme]] by David Argueta, also known as Valdroxx, Cristali, Zafiro, or Jade, who is known for being an art tracer and pedophile.  
* Shock sites such as [[Kekma.ga]] and [[Spritecranberry.net]] launched in 2019, and spread across Reddit and TikTok.
* Shock sites such as [[Kekma.ga]] and [[Spritecranberry.net]] launched in 2019, and spread across Reddit and [[TikTok]].


=== [[:Category:2020|'''2020''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2020|'''2020''']] ===
* Logo Editors continue making [[G-Major Videos]] (with the exception: Annoying Goose Videos) and increase the volume.
* Logo Editors continue making [[G-Major Videos]] (with the exception: Annoying Goose Videos).
* Users on [[TikTok]] start to make screamers such as [[TW-Jumpscare]] and [[So Satisfying Paint Peeling]].
* Users on [[TikTok]] start to make screamers such as [[TW-Jumpscare]] and [[So Satisfying Paint Peeling]].
* [[Fake K-Pop Fancams|Fake K-Pop Fancam]] screamers start to appear on Twitter.
* [[Fake K-Pop Fancams|Fake K-Pop Fancam]] screamers start to appear on Twitter.
* US Army veteran [[Suicide of Ronnie McNutt|Ronnie McNutt]] committed suicide on live stream.
* US Army veteran [[Suicide of Ronnie McNutt|Ronnie McNutt]] committed suicide on his live stream.


=== [[:Category:2021|'''2021''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2021|'''2021''']] ===
* The first screamer ever in 2021 was [[Personality Scan]].
* Cartel gore videos like [[DuckPack51]] and [[FunkyTown]] go viral.
* Cartel gore videos like [[DuckPack51]] and [[FunkyTown]] go viral.
* A snuff mixtape titled [[Snuff R73|Necropedophiliac]] was found six years after its release.
* A snuff mixtape titled [[Snuff R73|Necropedophiliac]] was found six years after its release.
* An analog horror video on [[YouTube]] titled [[Luigi Personality Quiz]] gained 4 million views in November 2021.
* A Scratch copy of [[Flappy Bird]] was hacked to display footage of [[Suicide of Ronnie McNutt]].


=== [[:Category:2022|'''2022''']] ===
=== [[:Category:2022|'''2022''']] ===
* [[Bestgore|Bestgore.fun]] got DDOS'ed and launched a sister site at Goredb.com
* [[Kekma.net]] shut down after three years of operation.
* [[Kekma.net]] shut down after three years of operation
* Infamous shock sites [[LOLShock]] and [[Shockchan]] both closed after hosting shock sites for several years.
* [[Goatse.cx]] completely closed, cancelling the Goatse Pixel project.
 
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Revision as of 14:10, 12 November 2022

Here, you can learn about notable screamers by each year. For a list of all screamers on the wiki, go to the Screamer Library. This timeline only contains some moments, not all moments of each year. Click on the year/decade to view all screamers and shock sites released in that time frame. Note that you can add more screamers to this article if you want.

1970s

Ladies and gentlemen, the very first screamer video...
  • What is said to be the first screamer ever made, Monkey on Their Backs, was aired on TV as a PSA on the topic of anti-heroin. Though not deliberately, it can be said to have kickstarted a myriad of videos, gifs, and games under the names of 'screamers'.

1980s

  • This decade featured a wave of PSAs and advertisements containing shocking content and jumpscares. They typically contained gore or other disturbing imagery. Examples include Dumb Animals and Faroe Islands.
  • In 1987, Budd Dwyer’s Suicide was recorded. It wasn't until the rise of the internet that this footage was shown worldwide on sites such as Ogrish.com and YouTube.

1990s

2000

2001

  • What's Wrong?, one of the most famous screamers of all time, and one to pioneer the future of screamers and jumpscares, was released this year. 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. Many other screamers were made in future years in the style first seen here. The screamer was made by Jeremy Winterrowd, who also created the site Winterrowd.com, this year where his creations were hosted.
  • Early shock sites such as Rate My Poo and Klerck.org launched this year.
  • Yourethemannowdog.com was created.
  • Scareware program Madoka.exe was created and spread in Japan.

2002

  • Liquid Generation created several screamer games which he dubbed "Sabotages".
  • Blue.gif was hosted on TeKZoned.
  • Lemonparty.org was launched, inspired by Goatse.cx
  • Famous screamer animation Kikia was created this year by an unknown person.
  • The GNAA was founded this year.

2003

2004

  • The most well-known screamers of all time were released this year, including The Maze while the infamous K-fee commercials were all recorded and ready to air on TV.
  • The previously mentioned maze game saw sequels spawn, like Maze Game 2 and Maze Game 3. Alongside these maze games, their site, playscarymazegame.net, was launched.
  • The ability to create screamers was opened to more people with games such as Garry's Mod is released.
  • The possessed state of Regan MacNeil from the 1973 classic horror film The Exorcist was introduced this year and was already all over the internet after The Maze was released.
  • The Albino Blacksheep short video; Good Intentions, was released in 2004.
  • More shock sites were launched such as Jiztini.com and many games were released.

2005

  • Similar to how 2004 was a huge year for screamers, 2005 was a huge year for shock sites.
  • Many famous shock sites such as Bottle Guy, Fuck.org and Heyya.org were launched. Mr. Hands also saw its release this year. It became easier to broadcast your screamers thanks to the launch of YouTube this year.
  • Multiple new games were released, as with previous years, including The Never Ending Level Game and a huge quantity of sequels to The Maze.
  • The previously mentioned K-fee commercials were aired on TV this year and so was the French ad for the survival horror third-person shooter game Resident Evil 4.
  • Other screamers released this year, such as AV Test.

2006

2007

2008

  • How 2004 was a huge year for screamers and 2005 was a huge year for shock sites, 2008 was a huge year for disturbing videos.
  • A list of disturbing videos released in 2008 include 2 Kids 1 Sandbox, Jarsquatter and 4 Girls Fingerpaint.
  • This was the first year to see over 100 screamers be released.
  • The UK saw a Scary Movie release, released by Fire Kills.
  • Leatherface from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre film franchise, saw his debut as a screamer image this year, being as famous as Regan. This reign as a screamer would not last long, however.

2009

2010

2011

  • Generic screamer videos were released in 2011.
  • The shock site Cheesypeas.net became public.
  • As an April Fools' prank, Minecraft launched its "Steve.co" service.
  • The British YouTube series Don't Hug Me I'm Scared began.
  • The "Screamer Prank" page on TV Tropes was created.
  • This year starts the "Bronze Age" of screamers.

2012

2013

2014

  • MS.Ghost.TV and CrazyMarc666 rose to become a famous screamer video creators, releasing videos such as Scary Ghost Screamer Video to Scare ! and SCARY POP UP - SCARY GHOST VIDEO !!.
  • Five Nights at Freddy's was released onto Gamejolt and Steam and became infamous for its jump scares. Its sequel, Five Night's at Freddy's 2, was also released this year.
  • YouTubers Nice Peter and EpicLLOYD released an episode of their famous series, Epic Rap Battles of History, Jack the Ripper vs Hannibal Lecter.
  • International screamers started to become popular.

2015

2016

  • YouTuber Sr Pelo celebrated Halloween by releasing Mokey's Show: Halloween.
  • Omsj dropped online.
  • Don't Hug Me I'm Scared ended on June 19th.
  • Screamers started to become very similar and began to "dry up" this year.
  • This year starts the "Iron Age" of screamers

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

  • Kekma.net shut down after three years of operation.
  • Infamous shock sites LOLShock and Shockchan both closed after hosting shock sites for several years.
  • Goatse.cx completely closed, cancelling the Goatse Pixel project.