"An optical illusion has been shared on Reddit that consists of a selection of people's faces on a plain white background, with a red dot in the middle of the screen. So far, so bland. But if you stare at the red dot for long enough, something unsettling starts to happen to the people's faces. Just like in your darkest dreams, the faces start to turn into warped, monster-like apparitions in your peripheral vision. And it isn't pretty."
""Here are a few things to help aid the illusion: 1. View this as wide as possible. Ose a computer monitor, or hold your phone close. You want the faces in your peripheral vision. 2. Really stare at the dot. Do not glance around the image, as it dispells the illusion. It will take about 15-20 seconds, until the effect kicks in. 3. Try adjusting the brightness of your screen, or whether your room is lit,"
An arrangement of faces on a white background with a central red dot can produce a strong peripheral-vision distortion. Sustained fixation on the red dot for roughly 15–20 seconds causes normal faces at the edges to appear warped and monster-like. Some viewers report that distortions persist when the image is paused or reappear after briefly viewing individual faces, and that only one peripheral face may be sufficient. The effect requires keeping faces in peripheral vision and avoiding glances away; adjusting screen brightness, room lighting, and viewing distance can influence success. Many observers describe the experience as unsettling or nightmarish.
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