Public service announcements

15 Public Service Announcements That Gave Kids Nightmares

15 Public Service Announcements That Gave Kids Nightmares

Here's a look at 15 real public service announcements that, despite good intentions, ended up scaring generations of children.

12 Public Service Announcements That Were Straight-Up Terrifying

12 Public Service Announcements That Were Straight-Up Terrifying

These PSAs didn't just inform — they haunted, shocked, and sometimes traumatized viewers into paying attention.

17 Public Service Announcements That Gave Us Nightmares

17 Public Service Announcements That Gave Us Nightmares

These terrifying PSAs burned themselves into our childhood memories — and not in a good way.

13 Public Service Announcements That Traumatized a Generation

13 Public Service Announcements That Traumatized a Generation

These 13 public service announcements were intended to educate, but their graphic content left lasting emotional scars on an entire generation.

13 Public Safety Ads That Were More Terrifying Than Helpful

13 Public Safety Ads That Were More Terrifying Than Helpful

Some safety ads went so far trying to scare people straight, they ended up being pure nightmare fuel.

12 Forgotten Public Service Announcements That Were Terrifying

12 Forgotten Public Service Announcements That Were Terrifying

These chilling PSAs once haunted viewers, delivering unforgettable messages through fear.