Reddit user's childhood photo will freak you out

If you wanted to sleep peacefully tonight, don't read any further.

An 18-year-old recently stumbled upon a rather eerie childhood photo of themselves from 2002 that may give you nightmares.

The photo was captured during a family stroll through the forest by the University of British-Columbia in Vancouver.

Sounds innocent enough, right? Well, any true horror fans will instantly see why viewers might be creeped out by Reddit user keveren12's post.

The dark shadows and dappled sunlight, combined with the child's yellow rainjacket are enough to have us scouring the background of the photo for Pennywise the clown because, sure, he must be lurking nearby, waiting to pounce.

Check out the creepy photo below:

Photo Credit: Reddit/Keveren12

For those currently wondering who the hell Pennywise is and why they should be afraid of a yellow raincoat, allow us to explain.

Stephen King's cult classic novel 'IT' was remade into a blockbuster 2017 movie bearing the same name, which breathed life back into the classic, hair-raising tale.

The film tells the frightening story of Pennywise the Clown, who torments his victims with visions of their worst nightmares before killing them and dragging them back to his lair for them to 'float above' forever.

As for the child depicted above, there is an uncanny resemblance to little Georgie, IT's first victim at the start of the film, who is lured into a storm drain while wearing an iconic yellow raincoat. The child is never seen again.

Moments before Georgie would come face to face with Pennywise.
Photo Credit: New Line Cinema

A promo image for 'IT' Photo Credit: New Line Cinema

While the majority of commenters agreed that the image instantly evoked thoughts of the deadly clown, one user drew similarities to Pan's Labyrinth.

What do you think? Creepy coincidence or just a cool photo?

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