Minecraft is not known for its horrifying features. It's mostly full of the simple pleasures of building your own creations or the challenge of surviving against the less-than-terrifying vanilla mobs. 

But, let's be honest. Nothing compares to the adrenaline rush you get from a simple jump scare. While we have fun playing the peaceful version of Minecraft, some of us horror lovers also want a hint of fright. Downloadable maps and mods are a way to add all the scary features. But there are also downloadable skins that can add a creepy element. 

Check out the top 15 most nightmarish skins in Minecraft!

 

15. Ghostface Killer

Ghostface Killer Minecraft Skin Spotlight

The Scream movies are a series of horror movies, usually played around Halloween. Almost every horror fan has seen them. They are quirky and somewhat comical, but they are horror movies nonetheless. The menacing killer, Ghostface, is known for his sly remarks and creepy stalking behavior. 

Scream has always been a popular Halloween favorite among horror lovers of the world. It’s a classic slasher film that most get a kick out of. So, seeing a replica of Ghostface in Minecraft can be quite a nasty shock. However, it’s an entertaining sight when you’re chasing your buddy as the sinister slashing murderer.

Get the skin: Ghostface Killer

 

14. Sandworm

Sandworm Horror Minecraft Skin Spotlight

There’s no evidence as to who came up with the demented idea of combining sandworm and human DNA. However, I suppose the why isn’t necessarily important in this case. What horrifying creature was actually produced by doing this is what matters most. With hobbies like strangling its unsuspecting victims with its tongue and eating their brains, you’d be hard-pressed to find a nastier creature.

The downloadable skin mimics the original CreepyPasta creature extremely well. Complete with a nasty, unnaturally long tongue, the Sandworm skin has all the features needed to prepare for a good scaring session. Download a spooky horror track with low breathing and groaning sounds, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for success.

Get the skin: Sandworm

 

13. Shadow Herobrine

THE HAUNTED: Shadow of Herobrine - Episode 1

Every Minecraft player knows the haunting story of the ghostly Herobrine character. Once he sees you in the world, there is no stopping his disturbing stalking habit.

Well, if the original legend of Herobrine wasn’t spooky enough, the creator of this skin has made it even more haunting. It’s hard to see; this skin gives you the element of surprise when hunting your mates. It’s especially disturbing when mining underground, only to run into this demon version of the vanilla Minecraft Steve.

Get the skin: Shadow Herobrine Skin

 

12. Entity 303

Best Entity 303 Minecraft Skin ⚡ Download & Install Links ⚡ Entity 303

A common CreepyPasta story, Entity 303 is a legend not to be forgotten. Right alongside Herobrine as a member of his menacing gang, Entity 303 is a cynical figure with a taste for chaos. He wreaks havoc on whatever system you’re playing on, leaving you unable to exit from the Minecraft game or even shut down your computer.

Now you can harass others by taking on the appearance of Entity 303. Have your best buddies panic when you sneak up behind them. Give them a sense of overwhelming doom without letting them know it’s you. The unforgettable red eyes will burn a hole straight through their heads. 

Get the skin: Entity 303

 

11. Satanic Soul

Satanic Soul Minecraft Skin Spotlight

This sinister evil soul was lost to the infamous Satan. Now, it’s returned to torment the worlds of Minecraft. It’s a terrifying entity designed with the power of Satan in mind. Be careful not to let it take your soul away as you play, though. It can be quite addicting.

Become the pitch-black skin of the malevolent Satanic Soul and torture your pals. This skin is mega-spooky, floating instead of walking in a vile manner that’s quite unexpected in Minecraft. With this skin, you can amuse yourself by sneaking up on a friend while they're mining or even building. 

Get the skin: Satanic Soul

 

10. Freddy Krueger

A Tribute to Freddy Krueger

Most of us know the horrendous slasher, Freddy Krueger. The villain that haunts your dreams and kills you when you fall asleep. The thought of him is bad enough; now he can haunt your Minecraft gameplay too. 

You may now utilize the ominous character from the Nightmare on Elm Street film series to attack other players thanks to a simple change to the game. The eerie similarities between Minecraft skin and the actual film character design are rather horrifying. However, if you love horror, especially old-school slasher films, this is the mod for you.

Get the skin: Legends Mod

 

9. The Joker

Joker Dance | Minecraft Animation

The Joker's disordered psyche was shown on screen in the most stunningly accurate way conceivable by the tragically departed Heath Ledger and the exceptionally well-portrayed psychopath Jack Nicholson. The disturbing characteristic is like no other. 

Put yourself in that attitude and kill your buddies by following them and giggling maniacally. Or simply stare at them and let the creepy smile on the Joker’s face do the work for you. It’s an incredibly well-designed skin that struts into the minds of others, making them lose their sense of reality.  

Get the skin: Joker Minecraft Skin

 

8. Chucky - Child’s Play

Amazing Chucky Child's Play Minecraft Skin ⚡ Download Links ⚡ Chucky Child's Play

My own two main phobias were both influenced by creepy horror movies I watched as a kid. Of course, Pennywise, the perpetually spooky clown from the movie IT, comes first. The second is a doll phobia that was influenced by the classic horror movie Child's Play. Let's just say that there isn't much more terrifying to me than the horrifying Chucky the doll character. 

Well, using the link, you can download the well-crafted Chucky doll to use as a Minecraft skin. Frighten your friends by sneaking up behind them. Add a weapon in your hand to complete the menacing look. Hunt them just like the demented, possessed doll in the film. It’s quite entertaining when you’re on the side behind the skin’s eyes. 

Get the skin: Chucky - Child's Play

 

7. Pennywise

As was previously mentioned, clowns are another one of my personal fears. In particular, Pennywise the Dancing Clown, who is the lead character in the horror film IT. He haunts even the most dedicated horror fans’ nightmares. His shrill laughter pierces through even the most mellow of dreams.

Fortunately, those who are able to hold back their screams of dread at the sight of Pennywise's ominous grin can now download the skin. If for no other reason than to scare the living daylights out of your clueless friends. You can enjoy their ear-splitting screams as you sneak up behind them and giggle into your mic. 

Get the skin: Pennywise (IT 2017)

 

6. Eyeless Jack

The equally horrific Herobrine squad, which is derived from the default Steve Minecraft skin, is what Eyeless Jack is basically a creepy version of. There’s not much of a background story; however, he does stalk you while you’re enjoying a day of mining.

Be a few steps ahead of your friends by becoming the stalker, not the victim. His spooky face and lack of eyes are unnerving at best. The reactions they get while using this spine-tingling creeper will undoubtedly delight horror fans.

Get the skin: Eyeless Jack

 

5. Pumpkin King

Pumpkin King Minecraft Skin Spotlight

Again, there is not much of a background story to lead into the Pumpkin King. He was specially designed to enjoy the lead-up to Halloween. Given the purpose of the skin, his unnatural smile and pumpkin-shaped hands and head are fitting.

Your friends won’t really be expecting you to jump scare them as a guy in fancy attire with a pumpkin for a head. His unnerving smile is just as shocking and spine-chilling as the fact that he is dressed in what seems to be a tuxedo. Hunting your friends will be twice as much fun, especially if you create a few traps to go along with the theme. Build a haunted house of sorts and enjoy their reactions. 

Get the skin: Pumpkin King

 

4. Slenderman

Slenderman Minecraft Skin Spotlight

A large portion of horror fans has heard the CreepyPasta tales of the eerie entity called Slenderman. The legend was initially shared by a user posing as "Creature Paranormal Images" in Something Awful's Forum. Images show him as a faceless figure with a white shirt and black suit, a black or red tie, and no facial features. There’s no doubt he is one of the most prominent and horrifying entities of our time.

If you know the legend, then your friends are bound to know exactly who you are when you download the Slenderman skin. If you’ve studied the story enough, you will be able to portray yourself as Slenderman to your mates and get a huge kick out of creeping them out or jump scaring them. It can make for an entertaining evening if you play your cards right.

Get the skin: Slenderman

 

3. Pyramid Head

Minecraft 1.16 - Pyramid Head (Datapack)

A sinister creature from the Silent Hills series, Pyramid Head is one for the books. Due to his iconic history, Pyramid Head is definitely the better-known villain of the franchise. Fans of Silent Hills, prepare for your dreams— or nightmares— to come true.

With an entire data pack to download with the skin, you get many features from the Silent Hills franchise. It’s an exciting twist to the vanilla gameplay of Minecraft. You can tell by the creepy features that the creator put a great deal of time and effort into making this an incredible pack for you to enjoy. So, fans, get ready to hunt your best mates down with a sword of your choosing while wearing the face of Pyramid Head.

Get the skin: Pyramid Head | Silent Hill

 

2. Transplant

Transplant Minecraft Skin Spotlight

You feel as though you're being watched late at night by something lurking in the dark corners of your room. Suddenly, all your bodily functions are out of your control. You attempt to race to your bedroom door before you lose all control. However, you are once again out of control, being dragged through the pitch-black darkness to your closet door. Finally, you come face-to-face with an evil being that will forever haunt your dreams.

Transplants are made up of severed body parts, the most prominent of which is a large, unblinking eyeball. It’s quite a gruesome story, one that no one can really be prepared for. But as long as you play from a first-person point of view as the Transplant skin itself, you won’t be the one who has to worry about the nausea-inducing sight. Scare the hell out of your mates with this disturbingly mutated monster.

Get the skin: Transplant

 

1. Grim Reaper

Grim Reaper Minecraft Skin Spotlight

Let’s be real here... There’s not much that’s scarier than death itself. The common idea of what happens when you die basically falls back to some sort of reaper. The Grim Reaper, to be exact. There are many versions of this entity, ghost, or whatever it may be. Almost all of them are as haunting as the next.

This skin is based on the terrifying appearance of the creature you may or may not see as you die. So, spend the day, or even better, the night, hunting your friends to death. When they are stuck on the edge of death, still clinging to the hope of survival, crush that hope as they see you appear, the true Grim Reaper of the Minecraft world.

Get the skin: Grim Reaper Skin

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