Why Is the Easter Bunny So Creepy?

You’ll probably get creepy Easter Bunny nightmares after seeing these old photos. Maybe they give off a weird vibe because of the permanent smile etched on the face. Coupled with the wide and unseeing eyes, that feels reminiscent of a horror movie. Some of these bunny costumes are also droopy, angry-looking, too human-like, and just plain weird. That’s probably why these pics make you uncomfortable.

The Easter Bunny is also slightly creepy because imagining a large human-like creature sneaking around your house and leaving eggs is odd. We could make many Easter jokes about the bunny, but we’d rather not risk his wrath just yet.

What Is the Original Creepy Bunny Costume?

Turns out, the creepy Easter Bunny costume isn’t the only one that you have to fear. There are a bunch of creepy bunnies out there, but only one based on some fact. If you’ve ever watched the horror film Donnie Darko, you should know that that unnerving bunny costume and Frank the Rabbit character were based on an urban legend from Fairfax County, Virginia. 

The legend is about the Bunny Man, who seems to attack people with a hatchet or an axe. Many versions of the story exist, but most of them are about the Bunny Man’s gruesome attacks on his victims. Before you start developing a phobia about bunnies, take a refreshing break and check out these adorable handmade Easter bunnies.

What Do Rabbits Symbolize in Horror Movies?

Interestingly, rabbits have been used in many famous movies such as Us, Monty Python, Fatal Attraction, and more. They seem to be used to symbolize different things. Some directors might use rabbits to depict innocence and contrast that with terrifying elements. Others might display creepy bunnies and focus more shots on their red eyes.

These directors can use rabbits to symbolize a wide range of things. But we also know that a person wearing a creepy bunny mask is equally as scary, and maybe that’s enough.

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Now that you know that the Easter Bunny tries to make up for his creepy reputation by handing out chocolates and Easter eggs, you can be on the lookout for him. Let us know in the comments if you have any scary Easter Bunny stories. We’d love to hear them!