The REAL Uncanny Horror Of The Iraqi Leaflets

Written By Ethan Roberts

From The Backrooms to Liminial Spaces to Anti-Piracy Screens, uncanny horror is everywhere on youtube and the internet as a whole. However 20 years ago during the build up to the war in Iraq, a real piece of uncanny horror was used. This is the story and history of the time the USA used uncanny horror to win a war. And just why it looks so creepy.

TimeCodes:

Intro - 0:00

Historical Background - 0:36

The Iraqi Leaflets - 1:21

Why They Feel Off - 4:27

A Secret Success? - 5:53

Outro - 6:56

Sources:

https://www.psywarrior.com/IraqNoFlyZonecont.html

https://www.psywarrior.com/Iraqleaflinks.html

https://www.psywarrior.com/OpnIraqiFreedom.html

http://www.rochester.edu/in_visible_culture/Issue_7/Issue_7_Gabrys.pdf

https://apnews.com/article/a6c793ece337dc97519e6a782eaed011

Iraq Archive footage by Omar Al Kazemi

Music:

Portal Soundtrack - Self Esteem Fund

Iraq Traditional Instrumental Music

Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare - Main Theme

Black Mesa Main Theme

#horrorstories #iraq #history #creepy #uncanny

Ethan Roberts
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