The best creepy ghost pictures that are so scary they could be real
There are thousands of ghost pictures online. While some are scary, others are just silly. Here are the best ones that we think could be real.
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Matthew Challis
13:42, 17 MAR 2017
Updated12:37, 17 OCT 2017
Kim Davison from Queensland, Australia posted a picture on the Toowoomba Ghost Chasers Facebook page showing what appears to be the ghost of a young girl, who died in the same spot 100 years ago (Image: Toowoomba Ghost Chasers / Kim Davison / Facebook)1 of 13
A SPOOKY hooded figure has been photographed in the window of a building where 18th century Catholic trainee priests tried to escape persecution.
Although there is no record of any dying at the seminary, a teacher called John Paterson died there of natural causes in 1783. (Image: Neil Robertson/Deadline News)2 of 13
A strange figure appears next to this couple but sceptics suggest it's due to long exposure. The figure may be a person walking past unnoticed.3 of 13
A ghostly face appears in the car wing mirror and the photographer said that no one was around.
It looks good, but the face does look very similar to that of a girl in a classic horror film.4 of 13
This 'ghost' was caught On Camera at the Ye Olde Man and Scythe, Bolton, Greater Manchester.
The pub has a history of paranormal activity but opinions are split on this appearance. With some suggesting it could just be a publicity stunt.5 of 13
The ghostly object concealed in this spooky Irish snap will really give you a fright.
Taken more than 100 years ago, experts tried to explain the hand as trick of light or a ruffle in a shirt. But neither idea works out.6 of 13
What appears to be a ghostly figure has been photographed near the Houses Of Parliament.
Experts revealed that while most camera errors can be explained, this left them puzzled.
The ghostly figure is recent as they have headphones, and show that they don't always have to be victorian women holding babies. (Image: Jules Annan / Barcroft Media)7 of 13
In December 2003 this ghostly figure was caught on CCTV at the Royal Palace, the former home of Henry VIII.
The 16th Century palace in south-west London is well known for alleged supernatural activity, but nothing suspicious has been caught on film until this. (Image: PA)8 of 13
The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall is one of the most famous images of a suspected ghost.
Rumours are that Lady Dorothy Walpole haunts Raynham Hall in Norfolk. A country house that was built 400 years ago.
Claims are that the home has several ghostly residents but sceptics believe the image was faked with grease on the lens.9 of 13
Pub staff caught this suspected Ghost wandering round Grade II-listed south Liverpool manor.
It was revealed that the building, Pub in the Park, has had multiple sightings of 'supernatural beings' and various ghost hunts have found orbs.10 of 13
The image of a 'ghost woman and baby' was spotted peering out of a housing estate window in Shropshire. The group were hanging out after a World Cup game and when they went looking for the strange figure there was nothing there. (Image: Facebook)11 of 13
This ghostly figure was seen near the children's ward at Leeds General Infirmary by hospital worker Andrew Milburn.
There have been several stories of the sounds of footsteps in the corridors with no one around but nothing had been caught on camera. (Image: Andrew Milburn)12 of 13
This picture was taken at Tantallon Castle near North Berwick. A ruined fortress badly damaged by an attack from Oliver Cromwell's forces in 1651.
The figure looks to be in period costume but no mannequins or costumed guides are used at the castle, adding to the mystery of the suspected ghost.13 of 13
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