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Jeff the Killer Mod for Minecraft
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8 Scariest Horror Mods for Minecraft

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If you want to play something to get into the Halloween spirit but don’t want to commit to a full horror game, try downloading some Minecraft horror mods! There is an endless supply of mods for Minecraft out there, but there are, surprisingly, fewer horror mods for this game than you would think. If you don’t want to spend hours hunting down the perfect spooky Minecraft mod, you’re in luck! Just keep reading to discover 8 of the scariest horror mods for Minecraft!

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8 Scariest Horror Mods for Minecraft

Five Nights at Minecraft Remastered Mod

Five Nights at Minecraft Mod for Minecraft
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If Minecraft’s new dungeons and caves weren’t making the game scary enough for you, try downloading the Five Nights at Minecraft mod, you won’t want to ever log in again after downloading it! This mod by Aysomemodsetc on PlanetMinecraft turns your entire Minecraft experience into a replica of the Five Nights at Freddy’s game; if you’re too scared to play Five Nights at Freddy’s, you’ll definitely be too scared to play this spooky mod, so only download Five Nights at Minecraft if you’re serious about getting into the Halloween spirit!

Nightmarefuel Craft Resurrected 1.16.5 Mod

Nightmare Fuel Minecraft Mod
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This mod is very aptly named, the Nightmarefuel Craft Resurrected 1.16.5 mod by blaynelee123 on PlanetMinecraft is definitely one of the scariest horror mods for Minecraft. This mod has been around for a long time, and the Nightmarefuel Craft Resurrected 1.16.5 mod is the most recent version of it. This mod adds tons of terrifying SCPs, horrifying demons, and even serial killers! This mod is also constantly being worked on, so new horrors are being added constantly; you’ll never get bored of this sinister mod!

Herobrine in Minecraft Mod

Herobrine Minecraft Mod
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Everyone’s heard the legend of Herobrine in Minecraft, but what if he actually existed? The Herobrine in Minecraft mod by Super_Gamer1234 on PlanetMinecraft actually puts this supernatural killer into the game! You can summon him into your game via a spawn egg or a Herobrine summoner, but honestly, who would want this paranormal maniac in their game?? If you think you’re up to the Herobrine challenge, head on over to PlanetMinecraft to give this mod a download!

Sons of Sins Mod

Creepy Creature from Sons of Sins Minecraft Mod
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Just when you thought mobs in Minecraft couldn’t get any scarier, Furti_Solo on MinecraftPlanet came out with the Sons of Sins mod. Sons of Sins is easily one of the scariest horror mods for Minecraft ever created, hands down. This mod adds a worrying number of terrifying new mobs that will hunt you down in the scariest ways imaginable; download this mod if you think you’re brave enough!

Jeff the Killer Mod

Jeff the Killer Mod for Minecraft
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Not only is Jeff the Killer a terrifying creepypasta character, but he’s also a Minecraft mod! This mod by NikolasTheVeteran adds Jeff the Killer, an infamous creepypasta murderer, into the game. This mod definitely isn’t for the faint of heart, you haven’t ever been truly scared until a bloodied, pixelated serial killer chases you down while you’re mining diamonds. If you’re a fan of this creepypasta killer and would love to get murdered by him in a video game, head over to PlanetMinecraft and download the Jeff the Killer mod!

Horrors of October Mod

Horrors of October Minecraft Mod
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This mod is perfect for those looking to get into the Halloween spirit! The Horrors of October mod adds a lot to the game, you’ll want to keep playing even after Halloween is over! This mod by Nosferatu8 adds over 70 new blocks, 3 new weapons, 8 new entities (mobs), and over 20 new items to the game. It’s definitely not the most terrifying mod on this list, but it definitely makes the game feel a lot spookier if you want to ease yourself into the season. Download the Horrors of October mod on PlanetMinecraft if you’re interested!

Null Mod

Null Mod for Minecraft
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This mod may not look like it’s one of the scariest horror mods for Minecraft, but it definitely is. This mod doesn’t rely on jumpscares or scary texture packs to scare you; this mod by ZhenyOKGameR666 adds a terrifying new mob into the game that doesn’t even have a face. The entire time that you’re playing, you’ll be stalked by an unknown, unseen mob. You’ll rarely ever be able to catch glimpses of him, especially in the dark, but he’ll always be able to see you. If you want to be stalked by an unknowable, unkillable, silent monster in Minecraft, you need to go download this mod on PlanetMinecraft.

Cursed Dimension Portal Mod

Cursed Dimension Portal Mod for Minecraft
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This mod is especially exciting because it adds a whole new dimension to the game! The original Minecraft game is fantastic by itself, but having only one other alternate dimension to go to can get a bit boring. This mod by hyvernoterider on PlanetMinecraft adds a completely new portal to the game that leads to a completely new dimension; this dimension is no joke, however, so don’t expect a watered-down version of the Nether. This new dimension has no sunlight and absolutely no mercy, don’t download this mod unless you’re a hardcore Minecraft player!

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Many of the mods on this list are compatible with each other, so if you ever don’t feel scared enough, just try combining a couple for an overwhelmingly terrifying experience! Minecraft is a great game, but even great games can b made better with mods; stick with GamerJournalist for even more amazing Minecraft mod recommendations.

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Allysen Pierce
Allysen Pierce is a freelance writer with a passion for gaming who has been a part of the Gamer Journalist team since May 2022. Her main passions are horror games and dating sims (especially combinations of the two), but she has been known to play literally anything that is put in front of her. Her current favorite games include Skyrim, I Was a Teenage Exocolonist, Cult of the Lamb, Slaughter Horse, and Dragon Age: Inquisition. When she's not playing games (or writing about them), she can be found reading, baking, watching horror movies, or playing with her cat.