Vacation photo of six friends leaves social media users ‘creeped out’ after spotting ‘seventh face’

A seemingly ordinary group selfie has ignited chills across social media after viewers spotted an unsettling detail—a mysterious “seventh face” lurking in the photo of six friends.

Shared on the Reddit thread r/ghosts, known for unearthing spine-tingling images, the eerie photo has left even seasoned ghost hunters rattled. While the post’s caption simply reads, “A friend of mine sent me this picture from his group of friends in Chile,” the internet quickly became fixated on the unexplained figure that seems to crash the wholesome moment.

A Picture Perfect Moment Turns Unnerving

At first glance, the photo appears harmless: a group of friends smiling during a hike, surrounded by lush greenery with other hikers visible in the distance. But on closer inspection, a shadowy face is visible at the bottom left of the frame, peering eerily between two women on the left.

If you haven’t seen it yet, prepare yourself. Once you do, it’s nearly impossible to unsee, and it’s left viewers everywhere scrambling for explanations—or their nearest nightlight.

Did you spot it? Credit: Reddit

The Internet Reacts

Redditors didn’t hold back in sharing their reactions.

One user admitted, “I am not exaggerating when I say that when I finally saw it, I got goosebumps and felt genuine fear. Wtf. I believe in ghosts again now.”

Another lamented their curiosity, writing: “Damn, I wish I didn’t zoom in.”

Others shared their initial confusion before the realization hit:
“My dumba* was looking at the red thing in the bottom left corner. I was like uhhh, looks like someone was just cut out the pic… then BOOM, I saw it. Runs to hide under the covers.”*

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The emotional impact was palpable, with one person admitting: “No joke, I feel like I teared up because that just scared the crap out of me.”

Not everyone was convinced, though. Skeptics suggested the “face” was merely a trick of the light or a natural shadow cast by the positioning of the friends. “It’s just a person in the group whose face is hidden in shadow and distorted by the blue filter,” one commenter argued.

A Supernatural Mystery or Optical Illusion?

While some chalked it up to eerie lighting, others weren’t ready to dismiss the possibility of the paranormal. “It gave me chills, for sure. Usually, I laugh these things off, but not this time,” one Redditor confessed.

Regardless of whether it’s a ghostly photo-bomber or an optical illusion, the image has sparked widespread debate—and sleepless nights.

Lessons for Your Next Group Photo

Whether you’re team “creepy ghost hitchhiker” or “it’s just shadows, chill,” this photo serves as a reminder: think twice before snapping your next group selfie, especially in an isolated, wooded area.

Because who knows what—or who—might show up in the background?

Featured image credit: Reddit