×11“How to draw horror characters!”
@takidakiart · 70K followers
This creator normally gets 70K views. This one got 798K. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
The video shows a hand drawing a horror character step-by-step on a sketchbook, starting with basic shapes and gradually adding details and shading to create a creepy, faceless figure with wide eyes and a large, flat head.
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Why it worked
The video works because it provides an easy-to-follow drawing tutorial for a niche subject (horror characters), appealing to aspiring artists and horror fans. The time-lapse combined with the eerie audio creates an engaging and slightly unsettling viewing experience, encouraging viewers to watch until the reveal of the finished drawing. The 'Day 4' implies a series, fostering repeat viewership.
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