In 2008, an online user named “Sesseuer” debuted a bizarre internet creepypasta called Jeff the Killer. Now, two decades later, Jeff the Killer is making a cinematic debut as Hollywood looks to continue mining internet scares for the big screen. We have this unique opportunity to take the character everyone knows and loves and create a truly terrifying, grounded horror film, while still staying true to Jeff’s origin.” “First, Jeff the Killer ‘jump scare’ has to be in the hall of fame of internet folklore,” Tongal’s CEO James DeJulio added. Backrooms Success Led to The Jeff the Killer Movie’s CreationA24The success of Backrooms and Obsession clearly shifted the state of horror in Hollywood.