32submissions
Finished
Parenting
ADVERTIsem*nT
Kids — they’re bundles of joy, whirlwinds of chaos, and sometimes, when you hand them a pencil and paper, unintentional masters of the macabre. Sure, they might start off with stick figures and sunny skies, but give it a beat, and you might find yourself looking at something that’s more a nightmare creepy drawing than a naptime doodle.
Here at Bored Panda, we’ve done a little digging into this phenomenon and unearthed a collection of creepy drawings that are sure to raise an eyebrow or two. From unsettling greeting cards that redefine “special wishes” to scary drawings that make you wonder what was in that bedtime storybook, these pieces are as creatively creepy as it gets. They might make you consider a padlock for the cutlery drawer, just in case.
Go on, take a look at these creepy doodles, and vote for the ones that you think deserve the crown of the spookiest or — if your sense of humor appreciates a walk on the dark side — the coolest.
This post may include affiliate links.
#1
"Hulk Smashes The Kardashians" By My 10-year Old Son
Final score:
152points
POST
Kjorn Kjorn Community Member Follow
we all wished that
Vote comment up
92points
Vote comment down
reply
View more commentsArrow down menu
#2
My 11-Year Old's Birthday Card To Me
Final score:
138points
POST
Hans Hans Community Member Follow
This should go to this "adulthood" series. It seems to be pretty accurate, and therefore witty.
Vote comment up
47points
Vote comment down
reply
View more commentsArrow down menu
#3
A Great Future Perspective
Final score:
106points
POST
Daria B Daria B Community Member Follow
This is not creepy. This kid has some sense of humour. I mean, really, how many people get to live up to be 100... I was kindly provided explanations for this question, so I know the story behind it, but still it's a weird question in my opinion.
Vote comment up
71points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
Navigating the waters of parenting is no small feat, especially when your child’s creativity takes a turn for the unsettling. If you’ve discovered that your little one has a penchant for creepy doodles, it can certainly be cause for a double-take. But fear not — this doesn't necessarily signal a darker path ahead. Often, it’s simply a part of growing up and exploring a range of emotions. First, approach the situation with calm curiosity. Sit down with your child and talk about their drawings. Ask them to tell you the story behind their artwork. This open dialogue can provide insights into their thoughts and feelings. It’s a chance to understand what’s stirring in their mind, and often, you’ll find it’s more about curiosity or processing the world around them than anything else. Offer reassurance and support. Children need to know it’s okay to express all their emotions, even the dark and twisty ones. Encouragement in their exploration of art, letting them know you’re there for them, can often turn a potentially worrying situation into a teachable moment about emotions and creativity. ADVERTIsem*nT If the content of the drawings is consistently disturbing or escalates, consider seeking the guidance of a child psychologist. A professional can discern if these scary drawings are a normal part of development or a sign of something that needs more attention.What To Do If Your Child Is Drawing Disturbing Images?
#4
My Cousin Babysits A Child Who Is Not Very Fond Of Her. She Found This Letter In His Room, He Left It On His Desk. (Her Name Is Valerie)
Final score:
79points
POST
Amanda Panda Amanda Panda Community Member Follow
*blink blink*
Vote comment up
47points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#5
Ok...I'll Admit That Now I'm Concerned
Final score:
70points
POST
Hans Hans Community Member Follow
So...Mulder was right all the time!
Vote comment up
51points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#6
Kids Drawing...
Final score:
67points
POST
Hadil Kamal Hadil Kamal Community Member Follow
This is not a kids' drawing. A grown up did this, imitating a kid.
Vote comment up
110points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
One of the warning signs to watch out for is the repetition of disturbing themes, like aggression or isolation. If these elements are a common thread, it might be time to delve a little deeper. Also, take note of the colors they use — a predominance of dark colors could reflect their mood or feelings. Changes in the nature of the drawings can also be telling. A sudden shift from typically cheerful scenes to more disturbing imagery could be indicative of a child experiencing distress or anxiety. Additionally, if a child’s drawings become increasingly detailed in their depiction of distressing subjects, this might be a prompt for a gentle conversation. ADVERTIsem*nT Also, pay attention to the emotional responses your child exhibits while drawing. If it seems to evoke hurt, anger, or sadness consistently, it’s important to address these emotions and potentially seek support.What Are The Warning Signs In Children’s Drawings?
#7
I Found An Old Drawing My Sister Drew When She Was Little... Of Her Sacrificing Me To The Alien Gods
Final score:
58points
POST
Charlie Jallans-Daly Charlie Jallans-Daly Community Member Follow
lol
Vote comment up
12points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#8
So, My 6 Year Old Sister Was In A Fight With My Dad So She Drew This
Final score:
54points
POST
Kjorn Kjorn Community Member Follow
lock your bedroom door and hide all knives
Vote comment up
66points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTIsem*nT
#9
I Found Some Drawings Of Mine From When I Was 8 Years Old.. The Finnish Text: "He/she Lives Inside Of You. You Surrender To Him/her With Pleasure. He/she Is Satan. But That Is Wrong!"
Final score:
53points
POST
Kjorn Kjorn Community Member Follow
damn... i hope her parent didn't find that. the would've called an exorcist
Vote comment up
40points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
Some artists have made a name for themselves by exploring unsettling themes and subjects, often leaving audiences captivated and a little disturbed. One such master of the macabre was Francisco Goya, whose dark and haunting scenes, like those in The Black Paintings, delve into human despair and madness. In more recent times, H.R. Giger, known for his surreal and nightmarish landscapes that gave birth to the design of the Alien in Ridley Scott’s film, is also very much worth mentioning. For fans of horror manga, Junji Ito stands as a towering figure. His narratives and illustrations, like Uzumaki’s spiraling madness and Tomie’s haunting allure, stretch the boundaries of nightmare drawings. For those interested, Netflix released an anthology series in January 2023, adapting various stories from Ito’s repertoire and introducing his work to a broader audience. ADVERTIsem*nTWhich Artists Are Known For Their Disturbing Artwork?
#10
Me And Dad On Mommy's Grave
Final score:
44points
POST
Kjorn Kjorn Community Member Follow
i hope any of my kids never did drawing like that
Vote comment up
33points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#11
Honest Greeting Card
Final score:
29points
POST
Daria B Daria B Community Member Follow
This is uncomfortable and unpleasant indeed, but it could have actually been well intentioned. Maybe the kid has not mastered future tense yet, and, while indeed it's not that good to talk to seniors (to anyone, actually) about their own death, the kid might have wanted to ensure grandma that she will love her even after she passes away...
Vote comment up
44points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#12
Girl Was Asked To Draw A Picture Of Her Imaginary Friend
Final score:
28points
POST
Kjorn Kjorn Community Member Follow
so basically it's dr. octopus
Vote comment up
35points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
In an era captivated by true crime documentaries and podcasts, the artwork of Goya, Giger, and Ito echoes a similar question: What pulls us towards these eerie creations? Why does a shiver down the spine feel so oddly satisfying? Experts seem to suggest that this attraction might be deeply rooted in our psyche. The macabre confronts us with the ultimate unknown — death and the aspects of life that are uncontrollable, unpredictable, and mysterious. It allows people to process these complex emotions and existential uncertainties in a controlled environment where they can safely explore and satisfy their curiosity. Moreover, disturbing art can serve as a mirror, reflecting our internal chaos and fears and allowing us to confront and understand them better. See it as some kind of catharsis, a way to cleanse our anxieties by facing them head-on in an almost ritualistic manner. So, while the macabre might not be everyone’s cup of tea, its ability to fascinate is undeniable. It taps into our innate desire to make sense of what is difficult to comprehend and gives us a space to acknowledge and appreciate the full spectrum of human experience — light, dark, and all shades in between. ADVERTIsem*nTWhy Are People Fascinated By The Macabre?
#13
Mom Will Be So Proud I Get Timy To Sleep
Final score:
27points
POST
Sergio Bicerra Sergio Bicerra Community Member Follow
And little Timy didn't woke up again. The End.
Vote comment up
38points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#14
My 5 Year Old Sons Drawing Of His Imaginary Friends, Long Neck, Big Tooth Guy And No Face
Final score:
26points
POST
Pi... Pi... Community Member Follow
They all remind me of "No Face" from Spirited Away.
Vote comment up
29points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#15
I'm A Social Worker And Today One Of The Boy Show This Drawing To Me, He Said This Woman Followed Him Home
Final score:
26points
POST
Kjorn Kjorn Community Member Follow
Keith Richard? OMG son run!!!
Vote comment up
53points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
Inspired by the works of Goya, Giger, or Ito, and feeling an itch to create your own nightmare drawings? The subject is your foundation. Consider distorted figures, twisted forms, and unsettling scenes that can provoke discomfort. The human brain is set to recognize faces, so when you toy with this familiarity and deviate from the norm — elongating a shadow here, warping a feature there — anything normal can instantly become disturbing. Eyes that seem to follow the viewer, or hands that are a bit too long to be human, get a strong reaction. Expressions also play a crucial role. Think about a blank stare, an exaggerated frown, or a mouth twisted in a scream. It’s the subtle details, however, that often wield the most power. These could be small, almost hidden elements that are not immediately noticeable but add to the overall feeling of dread once they’re seen. Remember, the story your art tells doesn't have to be explicit. By letting the shadows hint at figures or faces that aren't fully defined, you invite the observer to complete the narrative and fill in the blanks with their own fears. ADVERTIsem*nT After all, the unknown can be more frightening than the known. Take that giant spider that was crawling over your bed until a moment ago and has now disappeared — sometimes, what we can't see is much more terrifying than what we can see.How Do You Make A Drawing Scary?
#16
My 4yo Daughter Drew This And Told Me That Is The Monster That Always Follows Around But I Don't Ever See It
Final score:
20points
POST
Kjorn Kjorn Community Member Follow
i'm more afraid of stuff like that than any horror movie i ever saw
Vote comment up
43points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#17
Crazy Big Tower
Final score:
17points
POST
V Navarro V Navarro Community Member Follow
This kid is just making a drawing of the Trump Tower
Vote comment up
71points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
See Also on Bored Panda
Mom Demands Her Whole Family Be Upgraded To First Class, Forcing 13-Year-Old To Give Up His Seat, But Gets Deplaned Instead
6 Y.O. “Realizes Something Isn’t Adding Up” With Great-Grandparents Living Wealthy On Ordinary Jobs
#18
Canibalistic Hill
Final score:
16points
POST
Sergio Bicerra Sergio Bicerra Community Member Follow
I love the fact George W Bush is in the middle of the whole thing.
Vote comment up
45points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#19
When I Came Home From Work On My Birthday, My 8-Year-Old Daughter Presented Me With This Birthday Card
Final score:
16points
POST
Kjorn Kjorn Community Member Follow
it's great she takes time to wrote "not you"
Vote comment up
44points
Vote comment down
reply
View more commentsArrow down menu
#20
My So's 7 Year Old Daughter Has A "Shadow Friend" That She Sees At Her Mom's House
Final score:
12points
POST
Funny Troll Funny Troll Community Member Follow
Lovely!
Vote comment up
10points
Vote comment down
reply
View more commentsArrow down menu
#21
A Christmas Dream
Final score:
11points
POST
Kjorn Kjorn Community Member Follow
did she saw Krampus?
Vote comment up
17points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#22
This Is Tonso. He Is My "Ancestor" Who "visits Us By Coming Through The Mirror". He Is Also Very Powerful I Am Told
Final score:
10points
POST
Hans Hans Community Member Follow
Imagination or knowledge? Sometimes it is better not to know for sure...
Vote comment up
16points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#23
At Night
Final score:
10points
POST
Beatrice Alighieri Beatrice Alighieri Community Member Follow
That's clearly a Dementor. Teach this kid how to summon their Patronus asap.
Vote comment up
39points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#24
I Love You Even More When You Are Dead
Final score:
10points
POST
V Navarro V Navarro Community Member Follow
is that like a vacuum cleaner sucking on her hair?
Vote comment up
25points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#25
When You Cut Up While You Are Sleeping
Final score:
9points
POST
guess guess Community Member Follow
Owlturd Protagonist: RELATABLE!!!
Vote comment up
9points
Vote comment down
reply
View more commentsArrow down menu
#26
I'm Watching You
Final score:
9points
POST
Sergio Bicerra Sergio Bicerra Community Member Follow
Awwwww Sawron's baby drew daddy!
Vote comment up
30points
Vote comment down
reply
View more commentsArrow down menu
#27
Creepy Drawing
Final score:
8points
POST
MADDEN NFL MADDEN NFL Community Member Follow
What in the actual F**k
Vote comment up
27points
Vote comment down
reply
View more commentsArrow down menu
See Also on Bored Panda
Parents Demand 18-Year-Old Son Start Acting Like An Adult, He Goes No-Contact And Offers To Sell Parents His Forgiveness 16 Years Later
Maine Coon Cats: Giant Kitties With The Softest Character
#28
A Letter To Hell
Final score:
8points
POST
V Navarro V Navarro Community Member Follow
Well at least that is nice, some dont even get correspondence while in jail
Vote comment up
21points
Vote comment down
reply
View more commentsArrow down menu
#29
He Is Risen, You Will Die
Final score:
8points
POST
Master Markus Master Markus Community Member Follow
That's why you don't teach kids about religion!
Vote comment up
13points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#30
My Dad Got A Card From His Neighbor's Kids With A Creepy Santa Drawing
Final score:
7points
POST
Rashael N Rashael N Community Member Follow
Can anyone translate? I can't understand what is written here.
Vote comment up
12points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#31
A 10-Year-Old Girl Drew Us What She Saw In Her Village
Final score:
7points
POST
Hans Hans Community Member Follow
While most of the entries here are funny scary (or scary funny), this is very sad. No imagination, but a pretty realistic depiction one must assume. I feel very sorry for this.
Vote comment up
47points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#32
Another Creepy Drawing By My Four Year Old..
Final score:
6points
POST
Danklus Jeffrey Danklus Jeffrey Community Member Follow
EVERYBODY RUN, IT'S THE SPOOKY POTATO!!!!!!!!!
Vote comment up
15points
Vote comment down
reply
View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
Do you remember sketching a nightmare creepy drawing that gave you the chills as a kid, or perhaps you’ve witnessed a child’s imagination run a little too wild on paper? Comment below and tell us about it!
Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Start writing!
Follow Bored Panda on Google News!
Modal close
Add New Image
Modal close
Not your original work? Add source
Publish
//=__('About the author', 'boredpanda')?>
Melanie Gervasoni
Follow
Melanie Gervasoni
Writer, Community member
Writer on a quest to explore every corner of the world, one country at a time. Fueled by my love for Arcane, oversized hoodies, and weightlifting, I try my best to bring even more fun energy to Bored Panda. My cup of tea? Pop culture, funny content, sharing interesting facts about the world, and creating listicles for fellow Pandas. When I’m not crafting articles, my eyes are still glued to a screen — be it binge-watching my favorite shows, leveling up in video games, or learning Spanish with Duolingo. Always on the hunt for the ultimate playlist, I scour Deezer to find the right tunes to listen to while working on my creative projects.
Read more »
//=__('About the author', 'boredpanda')?>
Julija Nėjė
Julija Nėjė
Author, BoredPanda staff
I joined Bored Panda as an image editor back in 2014, during its early stages. It's been quite a journey since then! Over time, I transitioned through different roles until I eventually became the Content Lead. In this position, I now oversee the creation of the viral content published here on Bored Panda. While my primary focus lies in raising awareness about important social issues like gender and race equality, as well as mental health topics, I also enjoy sharing lighter content, such as memes, cat images and intriguing world curiosities...
Read more »
Show All Contributors
You May Like
Evelina Šiukšterytė
Justinas Keturka
Shelly Fourer
Related on Bored Panda
What do you think?
POST
Amanda Panda Amanda Panda Community Member Follow
This is freaky, glad I don't have kids right now. According to these drawings, I'd have to sleep with one eye open!
Vote comment up
11points
Vote comment down
reply
Annabelle Bordesnki Annabelle Bordesnki Community Member Follow
Forget sleeping, I’m not sleeping at all.
Vote comment up
2points
Vote comment down
reply
Load More Replies...
Hans Hans Community Member Follow
Hm...many entries are creepy but in a way funny for (hopefully) being based on imagination, while a few reveal that the young artists have seen things more horrible that most of us probably can imagine. It is kind of ambivalent to have both in one picture series.
Vote comment up
9points
Vote comment down
reply
Samuel Tremblay-Demers Samuel Tremblay-Demers Community Member Follow
That's not even nightmare fuel, that's nightmare fuel for the nightmare bus that you drive off the nightmare cliff into nightmare canyon!
Vote comment up
5points
Vote comment down
reply
Load More Comments
POST
Amanda Panda Amanda Panda Community Member Follow
This is freaky, glad I don't have kids right now. According to these drawings, I'd have to sleep with one eye open!
Vote comment up
11points
Vote comment down
reply
Annabelle Bordesnki Annabelle Bordesnki Community Member Follow
Forget sleeping, I’m not sleeping at all.
Vote comment up
2points
Vote comment down
reply
Load More Replies...
Hans Hans Community Member Follow
Hm...many entries are creepy but in a way funny for (hopefully) being based on imagination, while a few reveal that the young artists have seen things more horrible that most of us probably can imagine. It is kind of ambivalent to have both in one picture series.
Vote comment up
9points
Vote comment down
reply
Samuel Tremblay-Demers Samuel Tremblay-Demers Community Member Follow
That's not even nightmare fuel, that's nightmare fuel for the nightmare bus that you drive off the nightmare cliff into nightmare canyon!
Vote comment up
5points
Vote comment down
reply
Load More Comments
Related on Bored Panda
Bored Panda's Original TV Shows
Trending on Bored Panda
Newsletter
Stay Tuned to Your Favorite Categories
More categories Subscription arrow right
Thank you! You've successfully subscribed to newsletters!
By entering your email and clicking Subscribe, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Also on Bored Panda