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Article created by: Donata Ruzgaitė

There aren’t many experiences most of us can say we share with Kevin McCallister from Home Alone. But being afraid to go into your basement as a kid is probably a common one. I have to admit, they look and feel spooky to me even now. I’d much rather reserve that kind of creepiness for when I watch horror films.

However, some people are into that kind of stuff. The more horrifying, the better. That’s why we’ve compiled some pictures of the most eerie and chilling basements and cellars we could find. Creepy dolls, unsettling Catholic paraphernalia, and just generally uncanny vibes – lovers of all things bizarre will probably have a field day with this.

Bored Panda reached out to Kat and Jethro Gilligan Toth, masters of the creepy and the bizarre and the hosts of The Box of Oddities podcast. Scroll down to see their thoughts on why we find creepy basements so intriguing and their favorite stories from the podcast involving these unsettling spaces!

More info: The Box of Oddities | Listen to The Box of Oddities here!

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#1

The Basement Of An Abandoned Children's Home For Difficult Children In Germany. Apparently, That's Where The Worst Ones Had To Stay

Dark creepy basement with old rusty metal beds and peeling paint on stone walls, evoking a horrifying atmosphere.

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    Creepy Basement, Could Anyone Help Me Figure Out What Is This, Or What Was It Doing In A Random SD Card?

    Dimly lit creepy basement with eerie skeletal figures crawling along the dirty stone floor and walls.

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    #3

    I Have The Ring In My Basement

    Basement with a concealed stone-lined pit hidden under a removable floor panel, showing a creepy and horrifying scene.

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    #4

    Wonder How Much Is She Asking For The House Now

    Creepy basement wall with a partially embedded, damaged doll face creating a horrifying atmosphere.

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    #5

    Well I Didn’t Need Any Sleep Tonight Anyway

    Creepy basement with dolls hanging from the ceiling in a dimly lit, unfinished room at an estate sale.

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    #6

    New Orleans Charity Hospital Basement

    Creepy basement with curved concrete seating, old examination table, and stained walls in a horrifying abandoned setting.

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    #7

    Found This In The Basement Of A Restaurant In Phoenix

    Creepy basement scene with old dolls behind a chain-link fence and a single lightbulb casting eerie shadows.

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    #8

    So I Found A Wooden Figure Of James Brown In My Basement

    Creepy basement corner with a sinister grinning doll head hidden among storage boxes near brick wall and appliances.

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    #9

    Haven't Been Down In The Basement In A While

    Moldy mushrooms growing through carpet in a creepy basement with old furniture and brass instruments nearby.

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    #10

    My Apartment Building Has A WWII Air Raid Shelter In The Cellar

    Old heavy metal door in a creepy basement with stained walls and various tools stored nearby, evoking a horrifying atmosphere.

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    #11

    My Parent's Stairway To The Basement Has The Creepiest Wallpaper

    Basement stairway with walls and ceiling covered in large black and white cat faces, creating a creepy atmosphere.

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    #12

    The Basement Of A House I Visited Today

    Dusty basement stairs covered in thick spider webs and grime creating a creepy, horrifying basement atmosphere.

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    #13

    How Do I Get Rid Of This Guy Without Stressing Him Or Myself Out? He’s Hanging In My Basement, And I Would Prefer He Didn't

    Large black snake coiled around pipes in a dark, creepy basement with cobwebs and old wooden walls.

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    #14

    A "Zombie Spider" - Spider Covered In Fungus, Half-Alive, Which Can Crawl Around. Found In My Basement

    White creepy spider hanging from basement ceiling showing a horrifying and eerie creepy basement scene.

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    #15

    This Mushroom Growing In My Friend's Basement

    Creepy basement fungi growing around wooden beams with branching patterns spreading across dirt floor.

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    #16

    It Appears I Had A Visitor While Working Alone In A Large Abandoned Basement

    Creepy basement room with dirty tiled floor covered in footprints leading to a dark, open doorway.

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    #17

    This Bar's Basement. Imagine Being Drunk Trying To Find The Bathroom And You Stumble Upon This, The Lights Start To Flicker

    Creepy basement hallway with walls and ceiling covered in old black and white photos under dim lighting.

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    #18

    Working In A Basement. Flicked On The Lights To See This

    Man wearing sunglasses and hat sitting in a creepy basement with concrete walls and dim lighting.

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    #19

    The Pool In The Basement Of My Apartment Building

    Dimly lit creepy basement indoor pool with reflective water and tiled walls creating a dark, unsettling atmosphere.

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    #20

    This Is Why I Hate Going Down To My Cellar

    Dark creepy basement cluttered with old furniture and covered in spider webs, creating a horrifying atmosphere.

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    #21

    This Photo I Took While Working

    Dilapidated creepy basement with old toilet, exposed pipes, damaged walls, and cluttered with building bricks and debris.

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    #22

    Found This Shrine While Pumping Out A Flooded Basement After A House Fire

    Basement wall covered with toy car packages and a glowing religious image illuminated by flashlight in creepy basement.

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    #23

    This Door In The Basement Where I Work

    Rusty red basement door with warning to keep closed, surrounded by old pipes and concrete walls in a creepy basement setting.

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    #24

    Found These Behind The Furnace In My Basement. Needless To Say I Will Be Having A Talk With My Mother

    Creepy basement display of hanging puppet heads with various eerie facial expressions against a dark background.

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    #25

    Pictures Of My School Basement

    Dimly lit creepy basements with eerie chairs, a door marked with a cross, and a warning sign to turn back.

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    #26

    The Realtor Was Just As Shocked As Me

    Old rusty furnace with peeling paint and flames inside, found in a creepy basement with exposed pipes and dim lighting.

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    #27

    The Basement Hallway Of This Abandoned Building

    Abandoned creepy basement corridor with dim lighting and decayed walls in a terrifying, horror-filled setting.

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    #28

    Found This In The Cellar Of My Grandmother's House

    Creepy basement scene with a dirty, old doll partially buried in dirt and debris under dim light.

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    #29

    Mass Of Worms Gather In Kansas Basement After Tornado Flooding

    Creepy basement floor covered with tangled roots or worms, creating a horrifying and unsettling appearance.

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    #30

    A Bathroom In A Customer's Basement Where I Was Rodding Their Drain

    Old creepy basement bathroom with peeling door paint and dim lighting, showcasing a horrifying scene homeowners had to share.

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    #31

    The Funeral Home Is Being Turned Into Housing. Everything Is Empty Except For These In The Basement. The Prep Room Is Still Hanging On For Dear Life

    Creepy basement with old medical examining tables, blue tiled walls, and dim fluorescent lighting in a disturbing setting.

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    #32

    Found This Is An Abandoned Building In The Basement, It Has To Be Mold

    Creepy basement shelves and ceiling covered with eerie white dripping formations against brick walls.

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    #33

    The Hand-Like Marking In Our Apartment Basement

    Faint dirty handprints and smudges on c*****d basement walls creating a creepy, unsettling atmosphere in an old basement.

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    #34

    Cages In The Basement Of An Abandoned Asylum

    Dark creepy basement corridor with muddy footprints and chain-link fence creating a horrifying atmosphere.

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    #35

    Basement Of A Hospital In New Orleans That's Been Abandoned Since Hurricane Katrina

    Creepy basement with peeling walls, rust stains, broken ceiling, and abandoned office desks in a horrifying setting.

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    #36

    It's Just A Basement, Right?

    Dark and dirty creepy basement stairway with old wooden steps and stone walls showing signs of decay and neglect.

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    #37

    Old Theater Basement, Posters Falling Off The Walls

    Dimly lit creepy basement with peeling walls, exposed wires, and a haunting, abandoned atmosphere.

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    #38

    I Work At A Hospital, Found This Bathtub In The Basement

    Creepy basement with old rusty sink, exposed pipes, and worn concrete floor, creating a dark and unsettling atmosphere.

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    #39

    Basement Level Of An Abandoned Northland Mall In Detroit

    Dimly lit creepy basement with wet floors, exposed pipes, and abandoned items creating a horrifying atmosphere.

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    #40

    Found In A Courthouse Basement

    Creepy basement with old wooden chair against brick walls and a dusty concrete floor, showcasing a horrifying scene.

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    #41

    Abandoned Ultra-Creepy Basement

    Dimly lit creepy basement with old stairs, rusty sink, worn walls, and hanging stuffed toys creating a horrifying atmosphere.

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    #42

    The Laundry Room In The Hospital I Work At. I Hate Going To The Basement After The Workers Leave For The Day

    Dimly lit creepy basement with hanging white bags and large bins filled with cloth, creating a horrifying atmosphere.

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    #43

    This Is A Door I Found At Work, In The Basement Of An Old Factory

    Worn and rusted double basement doors with frosted glass panels in a tiled, dimly lit creepy basement.




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