The Hands Resist Him

"The Hands Resist Him," a 1972 painting by Bill Stoneham, became an internet legend in 2000 after an eBay listing claimed it was haunted. The sources detail how viewers reported physical illness and saw figures move, though Stoneham maintains it is a surrealist work based on his childhood. This "cursed" reputation led to viral fame, several artistic sequels, and its status as a cornerstone of modern urban folklore.