40 Creepiest “Liminal Spaces” That Left Us With An Unsettling Feeling This Month (January 7, 2025)

Welcome to a journey through the unsettling world of liminal spaces, where reality feels just a little… off.

For the uninitiated, liminal spaces are those eerie in-between places—think empty hallways, abandoned malls, or fluorescent-lit stairwells at 3 a.m.—that make you feel like you’ve accidentally stepped into a dream (or a horror movie).

Thanks to the r/LiminalSpace subreddit, we’ve rounded up some of the creepiest examples that will leave you wondering if you’re still in the real world. Prepare for vibes as unsettling as an empty parking lot at dusk.

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Mike Primavera

Mike Primavera is a Chicago-based comedy writer even though he doesn't HAVE to work. He lives comfortably off of his family's pasta fortune. Follow him on all social media at @primawesome