25 Mildly Terrifying Photos That Are "Scary Enough To Increase Your Heart Rate"

If you're into things that are spooky and terrifying, then you're in for a treat. In this article, we will show you 25 of the creepiest pictures we've found on the subreddit r/mildlyterrifying. This is an online community dedicated to sharing scary stuff that can freak anyone out. From a hornet's nest that formed around the face of a wooden statue to a spider carrying out goldfish, these mildly terrifying photos are "scary enough to increase your heart rate or grow half a goosebump."

Whether you're looking for inspiration for your next horror story or just enjoy a good scare, these photos are not for the faint of heart. So sit back, turn off the lights, and prepare to be spooked. If you have stumbled upon any scary things, don't hesitate to share them with us in the comment section below. We and many other people out there would love to see them.

#1. Hornets nest that formed around the face of a wooden statue that was left in a shed

#2. My dad’s tenants sent this pic during yesterday’s winter storm… Just before they got into bed

#3. I was taking out the trash this morning and found bare footprints

#4. He stares

#5. Mirror sculptures reflect the forest by Scottish artist Rob Mulholland

#6. Kids in vintage ads

#7. Graphic artists should be licensed

#8. Burn it down

#9. Just climbed into bed and learned the hard way that the cover of this book glows in the dark

#10. This is what a 3D MRI reconstruction of your face looks like when you wear makeup. The metal particles in your mascara etc. disturb the signal of the MRI machine

#11. This billboard ad peeling off

#12. Spook

#13. The all new baby safety seat. Never leave your kid inside a hot car while you shop again. Late 1950s, early 1960s

#14. So that's that huh?

#15. You guys are cute with your scary spiders. I found this under my couch a month after I fumigated

#16. A starfish waking back to the water

#17. Dental mannequins are kind of terrifying

#18. Spider carrying out goldfish from pond

#19. The panorama made this cat looks like a mouse

#20. I find this terrifying

#21. Weird thing my mom made and put right across from her bed

#22. Mom is my hero

#23. My boyfriend and I went to a drive-through safari type thing, and learned that ostriches are TERRIFYING

#24. Made this beauty in 5th grade... it was supposed to be Miley Cyrus...

#25. This is a Sun Bear. It might not be terrifying to most people but it shudders to imagine this creature run at you with 2 legs(like a human) at night