Jeff the Killer
| Jeff the Killer | |
|---|---|
 The image commonly associated with Jeff the Killer | |
First appearance | 2008 |
| Created by | Sesseur (original character)
Unknown artist (associated image) |
Jeff the Killer is a character originating from an online creepypasta. The character was created by an online user named "Sesseur" and became the subject of fan works and Internet memes.
History
[edit]Jeff the Killer's concept was created in October 2008 by a user named "Sesseur" who posted a story on YouTube about Jeff the Killer, who "accidentally spilled a bucket of acid on his face while trying to clean his bathtub." Later that month a user named "killerjeff" began posting on Newgrounds while role-playing as the character and writing some of his lore.[1] Within the stories surrounding the character, he is a 13-year-old boy who goes insane and begins a killing spree after losing a fight and being burned by bullies.[2] He is known for whispering the phrase "go to sleep" before killing his victims. Another character associated with him is "Jane the Killer", a fan-made rival serial killer.[3]
The character is associated with a particular heavily edited image of a person with a scarred white face. The exact origins of the image are unknown, and the original source has been the subject of an ongoing online search. Multiple theories have been proposed as to the image's origin, although none have been definitively proven.[1][4]
Film adaptations
[edit]In late 2015, independent filmmaker Vitaly Podolyak started an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for a film adaptation of the character. The film, simply titled Jeff the Killer, was to be produced by Podolyak's production company Purity Films.[5][6] The campaign was closed after having reached $402 and no further updates were made.[7]
On August 11, 2026, it was announced a film adaptation was in development from Tongal.[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 Alfonso, Fernando III (1 June 2021). "4chan hunts down the origins of an internet horror legend". The Daily Dot. Archived from the original on 28 March 2025. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
- ↑ Green, Jordan (2025-10-30). "The relevance of creepypasta in 2025". The Pacer. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
- ↑ Cotter, Padraig (2019-06-21). "Who Is Jeff The Killer? Creepypasta's Evil Villain Explained". ScreenRant. Archived from the original on 2020-05-13. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
- ↑ Newitz, Annalee (2008-05-13). "Who is "Jeff the Killer"? And is his picture haunted by a real death?". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on 2020-05-13. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
- ↑ "Jeff the Killer Creepypasta Movie in the Works!". Blumhouse.com. 2015-11-04. Archived from the original on 2015-11-07. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ↑ Sorel, Lynn (2015-11-05). "'Jeff the Killer' Movie in Works, Teaser & Poster, Plus Crowd-Funding Campaign". Horror News Network. Archived from the original on 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ↑ "JEFF THE KILLER: The Movie". Indiegogo. Archived from the original on February 26, 2026. Retrieved 2026-01-16.
- ↑ Cobb, Kayla (August 11, 2026). "Jeff the Killer Movie in Development From TikTok Creator Savanah Moss and Tongal". TheWrap. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
External links
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- Sesseur's account on DeviantArt, deviantart.com
- 2000s fads and trends
- 2010s fads and trends
- Creepypastas
- Fiction about self-harm
- Fiction about burn survivors
- Fictional characters with disfigurements
- Fictional fratricides
- Fictional knife-fighters
- Fictional matricides
- Fictional murderers of children
- Fictional patricides
- Fictional serial killers
- 2008 in Internet culture
- Fictional characters introduced in 2008
- Internet meme characters
- Internet memes introduced in 2008