Here Are 16 Disturbing Photos That Made Me Physically Recoil, And Now I’m Forcing You To Suffer Through Them Too

These 16 disturbing photos are so unsettling, they’ll make you physically recoil—just like they did to the original viewers. From creepy close-ups of insect infestations, eerie abandoned places, and grotesque medical oddities, to cursed objects and nightmarish visual illusions, each image tests your comfort zone. Some photos are deeply unexplainable, while others are disturbing for reasons you can’t quite name. Whether you’re drawn to weird internet content, fascinated by the uncanny, or just love a good “why did I look at this?” moment—this collection is equal parts horrifying and impossible to look away from.