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| Siren Head | |
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 An artistic depiction of Siren Head, 2023 | |
| First appearance | "Siren Head" (2018) |
| Created by | Trevor Henderson |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Siren |
Siren Head is a fictional character and internet urban legend created by Canadian horror artist and illustrator Trevor Henderson. First appearing on social media in 2018, the character is depicted as a 40-foot-tall, emaciated humanoid with two civil defense sirens in place of a head. It became a viral phenomenon in 2020, which inspired numerous indie games, fan animations, and appearing as a prominent figure in modern digital folklore.
In July 2026, it was announced that a film based on Siren Head is in the works by Warner Bros. Pictures.
Appearance
Siren Head is a 40-foot-tall, thin, skeletal figure with rotting, mummified, emaciated skin and two rusted siren-like megaphones for a head. The sirens sometimes blare random words in a "staticky" voice; in other stories, they scream garbled music and radio reports, the sounds of people speaking or screaming for help, or Emergency Alert System broadcasts, mimicking voices and sounds to lure them into the forest.12
Reception
Siren Head became popular online in 2020, to Henderson's surprised delight. It was featured in viral YouTube and TikTok videos, as well as numerous indie games with retro aesthetics, leading Henderson to gain many teenage fans.13 Some YouTubers made a 12-foot (3.7 m) model of the monster, and one-man developer Modus Interactive created a Siren Head video game which was played by YouTubers Markiplier and Jacksepticeye.3 Writers for PC Gamer and The Daily Dot have compared the creepypasta to Slender Man.12
It was the topic of an episode of the PBS show Monstrum.4 In a Viz Media YouTube video where Japanese horror mangaka Junji Ito was shown pictures of internet monsters, he deemed Siren Head the best.5 Trevor Henderson is known for creating viral internet cryptids like Long Horse, Cartoon Cat and Bridge Worm. In 2026, a film was announced with Warner Bros. Pictures acquiring film rights. It will be written by Zach Cregger and Brian Duffield, with the latter possibly directing.6
References
References
- Watts, Rachel (July 10, 2020). "Meet Siren Head, a horrifying monster haunting the internet". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on 2024-07-21. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- Baker-Whitelaw, Gavia (2020-05-15). "Who is Siren Head, TikTok's viral cryptid?". The Daily Dot. Archived from the original on 2024-04-08. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- Manzocco, Natalia (2020-04-17). "Siren Head: Toronto artist's monster an unlikely gaming hit". Now. Archived from the original on 2024-04-08. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- "Is Siren Head the Ultimate Modern Monster?". Monstrum. Season 4. Episode 9. August 9, 2022. PBS. Archived from the original on April 8, 2024. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- Baron, Reuben (April 24, 2021). "Manga Horror Icon Junji Ito Reacts to the Internet's Scariest Monsters". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on 2024-11-07. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- Kit, Borys (2026-07-01). "'Siren Head' Horror Movie, Based on Internet Sensation, in the Works With Zach Cregger, Brian Duffield (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-07-03.
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