Warning: This feature contains spoilers for the story and characters of SILENT HILL f.

Warning: Some illustrations contain horror or frightening content.

Released in September 2025 by Konami, SILENT HILL f is the latest entry in the beloved horror series and the first to take place in Japan.

The story begins in the 1960s in a seemingly peaceful village, the countryside town of Ebisugaoka. But one day, a thick fog descends, and eerie red flora begins to overtake the town, twisting it into something grotesque.

The game explores madness born from an isolated society steeped in ancient traditions, slowly and silently rotting the town from within. Its world is as beautiful as it is terrifying, luring players into its haunting depths.

The protagonist, Hinako Shimizu, fights to survive in this nightmare, wielding weapons like metal pipes, naginata spears, and hammers against grotesque, otherworldly creatures.

Do you dare to step into the fog with this collection of illustrations of SILENT HILL f?

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Warning: Some illustrations contain horror or frightening content.

On pixiv, eerie and unsettling illustrations are often tagged with #なにこれこわい (nani kore kowai, lit. “WTF this is scary”). These creepy works will make you want to look away… yet somehow, you can’t help but stare, drawn deeper into their disturbing worlds.

Do you dare to view this collection of illustrations tagged with “WTF This is Scary”?

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(Warning: Some illustrations may be frightening or disturbing.)

Step into the world of yokai, supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore that have stirred both fear and fascination for centuries. Though some are mysterious and eerie, others, like the bakeneko (a shapeshifting cat) or baketanuki (a mischievous raccoon-dog spirit), blend spookiness with playful charm.

Do you dare to step into the realm of the supernatural with this collection of illustrations featuring yokai?

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(Warning: Some illustrations may be frightening or disturbing.)

Ghosts are said to be the dead returning to our world, bound by lingering regrets or powerful emotions. Long a staple of the occult and the supernatural, they’ve taken countless forms, from eerie figures in white robes to spooky stars of horror stories and haunted houses.

Get spirited away with this collection of illustrations featuring ghosts.

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Kitarō Tanjō: GeGeGe no Nazo (鬼太郎誕生 ゲゲゲの謎, lit. “The Birth of Kitarō: The Mystery of GeGeGe”), which was released last November in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Shigeru Mizuki, is returning to theaters as a recut version!

Kitarō Tanjō: Gegege no Nazo Shinsei-ban (True Birth Version) opened in theaters on October 4th, 2024, and includes 327 retaken cuts, some re-dubbed lines, plus a new R15+ rating. Not only is the new version bloodier than before, but the higher-quality sound and visuals are guaranteed to have you glued to your seats for an even more immersive experience. Revolving around Kitarō’s biological father, Medama-Oyaji, and his adoptive father, Mizuki, Kitarō Tanjō: Gegege no Nazo is set in the fictional Nagura Village in 1955, where a brutal murder of one of the Ryuga family members ruling the village sets off a chain of horrifying events.

Enjoy this collection of fan art of the characters from Kitarō Tanjō: GeGeGe no Nazo, which includes both happy and eerie, gory moments!

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What’s going on? And what on earth is that… that… thing?

If you’re not a fan of illustrations that make you utter the above, now’s your chance to turn back, for today’s feature is all about the disturbing and the macabre. Illustrations on pixiv will sometimes have the tag #なにこれこわい (nani kore kowai, lit. “wtf this is scary”), and as the name suggests, these drawings will leave you feeling more than a little unsettled.

Do you dare to keep scrolling? Which of these scenarios would you least like to encounter?

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On pixiv, you can find tons of pre-made materials to create a cover for your novel. Today, we’re featuring cover art perfect for stories in the horror genre, including everything from skeletons to hands to spirals. Isn’t it interesting how even cute items like teddy bears take on a different meaning when used on the cover of a horror story?

*Note: Every work has different terms of use, so please double-check them when considering using these materials for your novel. Enjoy!

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Have you ever encountered a ghost in real life or want to meet one? No campfire storytime is complete without at least one ghost story, and the nature of these beings are as varied as they come. Some may be vengeful spirits determined to wreak havoc, while others may merely be tethered to this world due to unfinished business or to watch over a loved one.

Check out the following for a specter-cular collection of spooky illustrations!

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For this feature, we've curated a selection of drawings tagged "#wtf this is scary". Explore the unfamiliar within the familiar as you navigate these unsettling artworks... Browse with care!

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With Halloween having just come and gone, many areas across the world are still feeling the tingle of the spooky season, that time of year when the slight chill in the air may not be coming from the autumn breezes. One fun way to give yourself chills is to spend some time playing a good and scary horror game filled with characters that are the stuff of nightmares.

Many staples of the horror game genre released new titles recently, including The Evil Within and Resident Evil, which debuted Resident Evil Village on October 28, 2022, along with the Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, which includes additional content featuring Ethan Winters' daughter, Rosemary!

Then, of course, there were hit newcomers like Poppy Playtime, which saw a huge popularity surge not long after its release.

While not technically a horror game, Ghostwire: Tokyo features some characters that will send shivers down your spine for sure. And even though it was released in 2016, Dead By Daylight still has legions of devoted fans.

Take a peek, if you dare, at some of the horror game-inspired illustrations lurking down below.  

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Did you know that horror is particularly popular during summer in Japan? This ties into the Obon Festival, the most popular event of the season, during which people honor the spirits of their deceased family members and ancestors. Summer is believed to be the time when the boundary between our world and the spirit world is at its weakest, allowing those from beyond – human or otherwise – to break through.

Have any of the illustrations below sent shivers down your spine?

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The realm of dark fantasy can be quite enticing, don’t you think? The thrill of never quite knowing what lurks in the shadows can be too tempting for our own good sometimes. A staple of the genre is a message that one should exercise caution when confronted with the allure of the power of darkness, for every gain comes at a price steeper than we expect.

Do any of the drawings below beckon you into the shadows?

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There’s something both absolutely terrifying and incredibly fascinating about seeing a character splattered with blood. Perhaps it’s just instinct, but a million thoughts can run through your head in the span of a second as you process the scene.

You can probably guess whose blood dyes the clothes of Edelgard Von Hresvelg (from Fire Emblem), but what about the other characters?

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Ghosts, apparitions, specters… These supernatural entities go by many different names and are featured in many, many different works. Sometimes they’re spooky, full of ill intent, and other times they’ve just got a little unresolved business on the plane of the living.

What do you think the ghosts below are up to?

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Doki Doki Literature Club! (occasionally abbreviated DDLC) is a visual novel developed by the American company, Studio Salvato. While the game was originally released on September 22nd, 2017, the console port titled Doki Doki Literature Club Plus! was released on June 30th, 2021. Both are free-to-play with extra DLC available for purchase.

The story’s heroines are known for their adorable character designs. They help you, the protagonist, navigate life within the literature club. That is, until you realize things might not be as they seem…

There are many fans of the game, and so there’s plenty of fan art on pixiv! Who is Best Girl among Sayori, Natsuki, Yuri and Monika?

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Drawings that are scary enough to almost make you tremble are tagged with “so scary” (なにこれ怖い, nani kore kowai) on pixiv. Maybe a character is walking towards a dark corner in a blood-stained hallway. Or maybe something is lurking in the water, just below the surface… Regardless, these works are sure to send a chill down your spine.

What situation do you think is most deserving of the tag “so scary”?

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Free games are a lovely way to spend your time without hurting your wallet. Among these time sinks are horror games. But don’t take them lightly just because they’re free. You’ll still have plenty of frights in store for you, as well as fascinatingly mortifying storylines.

Have you played any of the titles pictured below?

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The latest installment in the Resident Evil series, Resident Evil Village, hit stores on May 7th, 2021. Have you already started playing?

Ethan Winters from Resident Evil 7 returns as the protagonist for this horror game. In order to get his beloved daughter back, he must survive the enigmatic village she’s been taken to.

Among the four bosses in the game, Ethan has to face Lady Dimitrescu.

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