What Makes Scary Aliens Stories So Popular?

Often, it's their appearance. They might have big bulging eyes, lots of tentacles, or a strange color. Their appearance is different from what children are used to seeing, like humans or normal animals.

The fact that they are animated gives them an edge. Animation allows for more creativity in terms of the design of the scary elements. The colors, the shapes, and the overall aesthetic can be crafted to create a truly spooky atmosphere. It can also reach a wider audience, including kids (although some might be too scared) and adults alike. And the stories often touch on deep - seated fears that we all have, like the fear of the unknown or the fear of being alone in a creepy place, which makes them relatable and thus popular.

Scary viral stories are popular because they play on our primal fears. Things like the fear of the unknown, the dark, and being hunted. The 'Momo' challenge was so popular because it tapped into the fear of being influenced by something evil. Also, the sharing nature of the internet means that once one person shares a scary story, it can quickly spread to a large number of people. Everyone wants to be in on the latest 'scary' thing.

They tap into our primal fears. Fears like being alone in the dark, being watched by something unknown, or having our normal safe spaces (like our homes or video games) invaded. 'Jeff the Killer' invades people's homes, which is a place we're supposed to feel safe. And 'Ben Drowned' takes a beloved video game and turns it into a horror zone. So they're relatable on a very basic fear level.

The shared experience. When a scary story goes viral, people all over the world are sharing and discussing it. It becomes a part of our cultural conversation. People like to pass on these stories to see others' reactions, and also to feel a sense of community in being scared together. For instance, the 'Annabelle' story spread like wildfire, and people would gather to talk about it, whether they believed it or not.

The thrill. People like to be scared in a safe way. Reading a scary story novel gives that rush of adrenaline.

The horror elements are unique. They're not just about typical monsters. The SCPs are often things that violate normalcy in strange and unexpected ways. Take SCP - 3008 for instance, an infinite IKEA. It's a very unusual and creepy concept that stands out from regular horror.

The horror elements. They are well - crafted and effective.

The mystery. Creepypastas often leave a lot to the imagination. For example, in 'The Rake', the creature's motives and origins are not fully explained, which makes it scarier as our minds fill in the blanks.

The fact that it gives people a sense of mystery and the unknown. We all like to be a little scared sometimes, and this podcast taps into that. It makes you wonder about the things that are beyond our understanding. There are stories of people having premonitions that came true in a spooky way, and these kinds of things keep the audience hooked.