Internet investigators have proposed several theories regarding its existence:
: Many believe it was part of an Alternate Reality Game (ARG) designed to build hype for a horror project. 20201231020338mp4
: It remains a popular search term for users looking for "creepy" or "unexplained" internet media. : Some suggest it is a "test" video
: Because the "original" is hard to verify, dozens of re-uploads and "fan-made" versions now exist, making the true source even harder to find. 20201231020338mp4
: Some suggest it is a "test" video uploaded by an automated bot or a CCTV backup file that was leaked.
The video is widely described as a short, low-quality clip featuring:
💡 : If you are looking for this file on your own device, it is likely a video you recorded yourself on New Year's Eve in 2020, as many smartphones use this exact naming convention for saved media.