Jeff the Killer Is Being Made Into a Movie: The Next Creepypasta Phenomenon Is Getting a Hollywood Adaptation

Following the global success of "Backrooms", Hollywood is jumping right on the next internet horror phenomenon. As reported by The Wrap, the legendary Creepypasta character Jeff the Killer is set to be adapted into a feature film.

The project is being led by Tongal Studios and filmmaker and TikTok influencer Savanah Moss, whose surreal horror videos have reached an audience of millions. Mark Korshak and Michael McKay, who previously worked on "Peppermint" and "The Age of Adaline", are serving as producers. Specific details about the plot, cast, or a potential release date have not yet been announced. Speaking to The Wrap, Moss expressed her excitement about bringing Jeff the Killer to the big screen:

"I grew up reading Jeff the Killer and all of the creepypasta horror stories, so there's definitely a nostalgic connection for me. I've even used Jeff in some of my 'Fever Dream' videos in the past, so it's crazy to fast-forward to now and actually have the opportunity to help turn this character into a feature film."

Jeff the Killer is one of the most famous Creepypasta characters of all time. The story first appeared in 2008 and spread like wildfire across forums and later via platforms like YouTube, Reddit, and TikTok. Over the years, Jeff has been adapted into numerous fan films, games, and illustrations, making the character an integral part of the horror community.

At the heart of the story is a 13-year-old boy who is severely disfigured after a brutal altercation with classmates and subsequently strikes fear as a serial killer. Particularly striking is the character's iconic appearance: an unnaturally pale face, dark, empty eyes, and an eerie, wide grin exposing his gums.

These internet sensations are still in the works

"Cartoon Cat" is also set to take the big screen by storm in the future. Despite its harmless-sounding name, the cartoon cat packs a punch. It is an ancient being with evil intentions – and it invades our reality in an unusual way. That's because the creature uses old cartoons to spread terror in our world. Roy Lee, Steven Schneider, Scott Glassgold, J. Todd Harris, Thomas Pettinelli, and Marc Marcum are in charge of production. It hasn't been decided yet who will star in "Cartoon Cat". A director hasn't been found either.

The creator of "Cartoon Cat" is Canadian artist Trevor Henderson. With this eerie character, which first appeared online in 2018, he scored a hit on the internet. Over time, the horror cat won over users' hearts through fan art and videos, gaining more and more fans. "Cartoon Cat" is considered the most notorious and malevolent character Henderson has created – but it's not the only one making waves.

In addition, Warner Bros. has secured the rights to Henderson's "Siren Head". This strange horror creature, which also became an internet sensation, is now set to be adapted for the big screen. Siren Head is a giant, emaciated, skeleton-like creature that, true to its name, has two sirens for a head. As with "Cartoon Cat", it all began in 2018 with a post on Instagram and spread like wildfire across the internet. Over time, the mysterious creature grew increasingly popular – and became the protagonist of numerous indie video games and fan films.

Behind the now-planned feature film adaptation are two up-and-coming filmmakers: Zach Cregger and Brian Duffield. Duffield is also set to direct. He has previously made a name for himself as the writer and director of the alien invasion thriller "No One Will Save You". His next film, "Whalefall", is already generating a lot of buzz: In this survival thriller, a diver fights for his life after being swallowed by a massive whale. Cregger, meanwhile, is on board as a producer alongside Roy Lee and Scott Glassgold – though, as previously mentioned, the latter two are also involved as producers on the planned film adaptation of "Cartoon Cat".