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“Evil Buildings”: 50 Of The Strangest And Most Unique Constructions From Around The World
Welcome to “Evil Buildings”, an Instagram page dedicated to showcasing the captivating allure of strange and uncanny constructions spotted around the world. With more than 77 thousand followers, this community celebrates architectural marvels that seem straight out of a superhero movie, fit for a supervillain or an evil corporation. Sounds exciting, right?
So without further ado, we invite you to scroll down to dive into the captivating world of “Evil buildings”, and don't worry if you come face-to-face with the devil itself, the shivers down your spine only enhance the experience. As you explore the images, make sure to upvote your favorite ones and let us know in the comments which of these extraordinary places you would love to visit or perhaps even call home!
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Architecture has the ability to evoke a range of emotions. While some architectural features captivate us with their beauty and elegance, others have a strange ability to make us feel uncomfortable and uneasy. These eerie structures, often called "creepy," have a special way of making people react strongly when they see them. But what makes them so spooky? Why do certain architectural features have the uncanny ability to make us feel afraid, worried, or uneasy? We reached out to Francis McAndrew, Ph.D., the Cornelia H. Dudley Professor of Psychology at Knox College, to learn more about that.
According to the professor, as a result of evolution, our brains are naturally programmed to be cautious in places that could potentially be risky or dangerous. “Thus, we get creeped out by places that lack what psychologists call ‘legibility.’ Legible environments are easy for us to navigate in. We feel as if we can wander around and not get lost. Creepy places lack legibility. There are a lot of hiding places for bad things that may be out to get you and escape might be difficult because it would be easy to get lost in such a place. Architectural features that make a place seem confusing or unsafe may give us the creeps.”
While fear and creepiness may evoke discomfort and unease, McAndrew shared that getting creeped out places us on our guard and prepares us for threats that we may suddenly have to deal with. So, there are benefits to experiencing fear.
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Benita Valdez 2 years ago
That looks like a big ol nope. I know the story of Headless Horseman and you won't trick me.
Fear and creepiness, those mysterious feelings that send shivers down our spines, often come from the way our imagination and the unknown interact. Our minds have an amazing ability to create detailed pictures in our heads and try to make sense of things we don't fully understand. According to McAndrew, creepiness is all about uncertainty and ambiguity. “We do not know for sure if there are scary things lurking in dark basements and attics, but imagining that they might be keeping us vigilant and wary in the uncertain environment.”
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Have you ever wondered why some people seem more susceptible to fear or being creeped out than others? McAndrew explained that people who prefer things to be clear and feel uneasy when faced with ambiguity and uncertainty are more likely to be easily creeped out compared to those who are more comfortable with uncertain situations. Which one are you? Let us know in the comments!
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David 2 years ago
Nah, not scary. Just some farmer expressing his faith. A light up cross (or Jewish star - whatever) in the middle of a farmer's field is nothing really. It's the nut jobs screaming at women outside a clinic WBC screaming at gays about how God hates them. That's the scary stuff IMO. And unfortunately every religion seems to have some.
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PlatinumTheCat 2 years ago
Is this like a reflection on a window and the rest has been edited out?
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Benita Valdez 2 years ago
Again, Silent Hill. I'm not saying the game traumatized me but it did make me cautious
Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
I love the game and the movie. Those nurses are creepy AF.
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P.C. 2 years ago
Ugh, my brain could make so many good horror stories with these pictures as prompts. “A boy and a girl used to roam these rooms, laughing and playing. One day, the girl was chasing the boy down a set of stairs. She tripped, and fell on top of the boy. They…”
GenderGander 2 years ago
“Began to tumble. They rolled, and they rolled, until both of them were fairly certain that they had rolled for far longer than was possible. After what seemed like an infinity, they came to a screeching halt, sprawled out on a rusty platform with nothing but the slow drip of water accompanying them.”
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Kevin J. Henning 2 years ago
This photo kind of reminds me of a segment in the "Half Life" video game.
Cyber Returns 2 years ago
This is what the ghosts of the titan are now seeing as they walk around their new home. The Titanic
Lunaofthenest 2 years ago
That's cool, I always wanted to try not to drown while walking down several flights of ominous looking stairs!
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Living dead girl 2 years ago
10/10 would allow myself to be murdered sneaking into charity hospital.
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Jane Cortez 2 years ago
Let me guess Pyongyang? Someone snuck into the fake North Korean city?
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Karl der Große 2 years ago
It looks like a birdhouse, but needs one of those little pegs in front to stand on.
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Lunaofthenest 2 years ago
I don't know how I know, but I'm just 100% sure a guy designed this...
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P.C. 2 years ago (edited)
As you stand mesmerized by the tunnel’s geometrical beauty… a white figure appears out of the haze. At first, it’s almost perfectly blended in the white, but as they get closer, you see discernible features on their face. Two pitch black eyes, no mouth, and no nose. Just two black beads looking at you as they walk closer
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Lunaofthenest 2 years ago
I legit thought that was right up against the water. I need new glasses.
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Lunaofthenest 2 years ago
I feel like I'm missing something. It's just a grainy photo of the Eiffel tower?
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Nice Beast Ludo 2 years ago
I was scared when someone wrote "whose the woman In the belltower?" And I could not see her that I was in for a fright
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Gamin Coda 2 years ago
There's a building in Nashville... we knew we were there when we were kids because someone would yell "Batman Building!!".
Jerusalem Cat Syndrome 2 years ago
Some of these photos are eerie--due often to lack of focus, and therefore, lacking detail--but the buildings themselves? Not so much.
Nice Beast Ludo 2 years ago
I was scared when someone wrote "whose the woman In the belltower?" And I could not see her that I was in for a fright
Load More Replies... Gamin Coda 2 years ago
There's a building in Nashville... we knew we were there when we were kids because someone would yell "Batman Building!!".
Jerusalem Cat Syndrome 2 years ago
Some of these photos are eerie--due often to lack of focus, and therefore, lacking detail--but the buildings themselves? Not so much.
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