We have the privilege of being part of a wonderful community.
The fantastical world of horror fandom and fiction - the arbiters of all things fear
and the frightful designs that find their way to cinema, literature, urban legend and
folklore.
But most importantly - YouTube.
Now, although you’ll appreciate the hyperbolic claim that we here at Top 5 Scary Videos are
the scariest channel on YouTube - you’ll also understand that this tagline merely serves
as a tongue in cheek introduction, and a joke that’s possibly gone too far - because there
are others like us, that diligently bring their audience the best of the best of nightmare
filled content.
Well, let’s take a look at some of the scariest, shall we?
Hello horror fans - and once again, welcome back to the scariest channel on YouTube - Top
5 Scary Videos - see what I did there?
As always, I’ll be your horror host Jack Finch - as today, we curiously clamber through
the ramparts of YouTube Horror - and take a look at the Top 5 Scariest YouTube Channels
We Dare You To Visit.
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Before we begin, I’d like to make it clear that there are some fantastic horror based
channels across YouTube, but I’ve chosen to make this list as concise as possible by
putting a personal bias to it.
Some honorable mentions are Corpse Husband, Mr. CreepyPasta, Lazy Masquerade, Marble Hornets,
Cinemassacre - to name a few.
So - let’s dive in.
Kicking off at Number 5 - TheLittleFears
A nice Canadian woman with a soothing voice isn’t usually the most sensational of taglines,
but really - when you boil it all down - that’s all that you need to spin a fantastic and
horrifying ghostly yarn.
Much like Aaron Mahke of the Lore podcast - which is absolutely great, may I add - TheLittleFears
relies on one thing - the ability to tell a bone-chilling story - which they managed
to consistently pump out over a four year period - my personal favourite being The Rat
King - a modern retelling of the Germanic Rattenkonig.
Sadly - TheLittleFears hasn’t uploaded any new content since 2013 - and we’ve been
left in the dark for over five years, after the creator announced on her blog that the
mysterious Canadian woman was distancing herself from the channel for personal reasons.
Which, you know - you gotta do what you gotta do, right?
Thankfully though - TheLittleFears remains a macabre monument to the fantastic stories
told for us all to enjoy, and we still have the privilege of binging all 38 of TheLittleFears
videos.
Coming in at Number 4 - Dr. Udru
And - this channel is so criminally underrated that it’s staggering.
Dr. Udru has been consistently pumping out original, insightful - creative content for
over two years, peeling back the layers on classic horror cinema - and analyzing everything
from Salem’s Lot to the Bollywood depiction of Nightmare on Elm Street.
Also - he literally has the most awesome branding I’ve ever seen - so much so, that I really
want his logo on a t-shirt - so buddy, if you see this - hit me up!
Created by Canadian Andrew J. Wright - Dr. Udru is a true horror fanatic - and thankfully,
has set himself up a pretty streamlined creative process to pump out original, creative content
on a monthly basis - so that all of our horror lives are enriched for the better.
I mean, you literally just have to watch a single video and you’ll be hooked, with
insights into the importance of the Twilight Zone on modern horror cinema, to a biography
on the notoriously bizarre sci-fi horror director Ed Wood - to the birth of Japanese body horror
- in all honesty, this guy is the nerdwriter of horror - and it’s insane that his sub
count isn’t higher.
I couldn’t recommend Dr. Udru enough - check him out.
Swinging in at Number 3 - Dead Meat
Of course - it has to be, Dead Meat’s Kill Count is some of the most entertaining content
on YouTube right now - and what better way to spend one's time, than trawling through
the greats of horror cinema and putting a pin in every time someone croaks it.
I love it.
Such a noble profession.
Created in 2017 by James A. Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca, Dead Meat is somewhat of a horror
duality - with James taking the lead for Kill Count - where they’ve covered pretty much
everything from Alien to The Purge - and Chelsea taking up the extended hour long podcast that
frequently zones in on specific facets of horror cinema and theory.
Let’s not beat around the bush - Dead Meat’s production value is second to none, pumping
out consistently entertaining horror content every Tuesday and Friday - and earning themselves
every single one of their 1.9 million subscribers - which will probably be 2 million by the
time this video goes live.
The most important aspect of Dead Meat is that both James and Chelsea are clearly passionate
advocates of horror, and it’s a pleasure to join on their journey through the frightful
world of horror cinema.
Also, James’ breakdown of Killer Klowns from Outer Space is one of the best things
ever.
Coming in at Number 2 - Mr. Nightmare
You know - Creepypasta is all well and good, and for many of you - it’s the benchmark
for horror storytelling.
Much like TheLittleFears - and Mr.CreepyPasta - spinning a yarn and telling a ghostly story
based in fiction is a feat in and of itself - but you know what people really want?
Truth.
Or - in all reality, the illusion of truth - because when a story is told to its fullest
potential, it’s hard to tell the difference.
And you know who’s at the top of their game on that one?
Mr. Nightmare - who I’m sure, many of you already know.
You know, it’s crazy - because the internet is crammed with personal tales and horrifying
first-hand encounters - many of which we read on a daily basis - because, you know, that’s
what we do - but reading is one thing, and listening to a story is another.
As they say - the devil is in the details, and in this case - the delivery.
Created in 2014 by American horror enthusiast Tyler Ventura, Mr. Nightmare has amassed a
staggering 4.1 million subscribers - and is by all means, probably the most renowned horror
storyteller on the internet.
And there’s not really much more to it, just click on a video - slip some headphones
on - and go to sleep.
That’s what everyone does, right?
Just me?
Alright then.
And finally - at our Number 1 spot - Crypt TV.
And while some of you may not agree with this one - this is why I said this list had a personal
bias - because in my opinion, Crypt TV is possibly one of the most important modern
horror establishments around - and a revolutionary innovation in how horror fandom absorbs content.
Much like how Hammer Horror churned out absolute classics in horror cinema through the 50s,
60s and 70s - Crypt TV is doing it’s own thing in the frightful world of horror - and
we’re all the better off because of it.
They’ve brought us original, brand new monsters like the Birch, Giggles the Clown and The
Look See - giving aspiring horror directors and writers a platform to push the boundaries
of horror.
Created in 2015 by Jack Davis and Eli Roth - AKA, the director of Cabin Fever, Hostel
and Green Inferno - Crypt TV has carved their niche through short-form horror videos specifically
designed for the internet and it’s emerging audience of horror fans.
And they’re leading the charge in diversifying how horror is perceived through multimedia
- combining original horror monsters with live streams, YouTube web series and even
Snapchat murder mysteries - when that was a thing.
Crypt TV is great - there’s not much more to say about it.
Well - there we have it folks, my personal list on the Top 5 Scariest YouTube Channels
We Dare You To Visit.
Let us know your picks in the comment section down below.
Before we depart, let’s read out some of your more creative comments from over the
past few days.
Grace Perez says - Hi can I get a shoutout please I love this channel.
-- Of course you can, Grace Perez - ask and ye shall receive.
Well, that was an easy one.
Cheers for being a fan.
Ahab the Elder Yautja says - Jack would you rather fight a 20 duck sized horse or Fight
1 Horse sized duck.
-- And that’s a great question, Ahab.
Hm.
I’d have to go with 1 Horse Sized Duck - because then at least I don’t have to worry about
being swarmed.
Strength in numbers right?
Although, the thought of a horse sized duck swimming on water is pretty terrifying.
I guess I’ll have to face my fear.
And finally - Jayred Harp Studios says - Jack you’re a fabulous host and can you recommend
a horror movie for me to watch?
Any kind will do.
-- Thanks Jayred, you’re a fabulous commenter!
Hm, there’s so many to choose from.
I’m going to throw a curveball and say The VVitch by Robert Eggers - because I’m so
stoked for his new film The Lighthouse which comes out this year - and I can’t wait.
Enjoy!
There we have it horror fans - cheers for sticking around all the way to the end.
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As per usual, I’ve been your horror host Jack Finch - you’ve been watching Top 5
Scary Videos - and until next time, you take it easy.