This anaconda river’s helicopter view will haunt your nightmares; netizens question if it’s real or AI generated | Watch now

Artificial Intelligence has pushed digital creativity to new heights with a video many are calling the spookiest online. Trending rapidly, this AI-generated footage showcases hyper-realistic images that tap into deep-rooted fears and phobias. Unlike traditional videos filmed by humans, this clip is entirely created by AI, yet it elicits intense emotional reactions due to its haunting visuals and near-photorealistic quality. Eerie landscapes, distorted faces, uncanny movements, and surreal settings amplify the terror. This unsettling blend of technology and terror demonstrates AI’s growing power to craft scenes that feel disturbingly real, blurring the line between imagination and reality in ways that both captivate and frighten viewers worldwide.The footage shows a man sitting quietly within a helicopter that is hovering over an expansive, thick forest. Beneath the helicopter, rather than a peaceful river, one sees an eerie view — a river full of massive anacondas, snakes that are so huge and dense that the vision presents itself as dangerous right away. Even though a man flying by a helicopter is a commonplace thing, the appearance of such enormous snakes in the water is anything but normal or natural and gives a strange and terrifying turn to the video.Why the video is so frightening is not just the material but the quality of its presentation. The AI-generated imagery is so real that the viewer's mind automatically attempts to perceive the scene as real, triggering a gut fear reaction. A normal situation coupled with nightmare-like material creates such a sharp contrast that it unsettles viewers on a deep level.The instant the video was uploaded to the Internet, it immediately went viral, spreading like wildfire on social networking sites. Netizens responded in many ways — some were simply horrified, while others were confused and did not know if what they were watching was real or manipulated digitally. The realism of the video was sufficient to confuse many into wondering if giant anacondas actually exist under that river, even if the image was so fantastical.This doubt triggered public debate. Some individuals admitted that viewing the video reawakened ancient fears of snakes and made them feel uneasy and nervous. Others were amazed at how real the AI had made natural components and movement, nearly deceiving people into thinking the impossible.The initial post was on the social media site X (previously known as Twitter), posted by user 'official_Sheye.' Within days of posting, the video had received a staggering 11 million likes, a sign of its viral appeal and powerful emotional draw on viewers. The caption of the post defined the video as a "helicopter view of anaconda river," and cautioned viewers of the frightening scene, heightening the curiosity. The dramatic caption helped boost engagement, making the video an instant click magnet. Its popularity reflects how shock value and mystery fuel virality on social platforms.As viewers interacted with the video, the comment space transformed into an interesting blend of reactions. Most viewers reacted in disbelief, constantly questioning whether the video was authentic. Some indicated visual anomalies that betrayed its AI nature, including a two-headed snake—something impossible in biology but a frequent occurrence in AI-generated imagery glitches. This generated a blend of skepticism and amusement among the viewers. The presence of digital artifacts sparked a wider conversation on AI and misinformation. Many users used the opportunity to discuss the growing challenge of spotting fake content.Others shared humorous takes, joking about their fears of flying helicopters or their village’s chances against giant snakes, lightening the mood despite the eerie nature of the clip, which had quickly gone viral across multiple social media platforms.Also Read | 66-year-old handwritten love letter in a bottle found among WWII-era beach ruins in Poland, sparking a lost love mystery