The Pandemic | Video Scaries

2020. The dawn of a brand new decade, one which held so much promise. Unfortunately, it all got off to the worst of starts. The Pandemic took over our world, our lives, and for millions across the globe, loved ones were sadly lost. Now, VIDEO SCARIES returns to take a look at some of the adverts shown throughout the peak of this worldwide event.
*THIS VIDEO CONTAINS CLIPS THAT WILL BE POTENTIALLY TRIGGERING FOR SOME AUDIENCES
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VIDEO SCARIES began in late 2018, aiming to take a look at clips that either frightened us as children, or even some that still made a lasting impact as adults! The series has become a sort of cult favourite on AMTV, with frequent requests for its return!
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[@outsideinside9990]

well, I didn't expect a video scaries so soon, you've handled the topic of the pandemic really well, great job!

[@titanictotired]

Adam, I respect the amount of morality and sensitivity you seem to have when discussing a topic such as this. Very well handled. Well done.

[@JAProductions494]

As someone who was born after the year 2000, I didn’t really watch many of the adverts shown in this series as I either wasn’t alive or they were shown after the watershed period These adverts on the other hand hit a lot closer to home. The look into the eyes one especially really got to me

[@onenightblitz]

11:23 "In Australia, it seems like the best way to get their message across was to show how badly things can get." Yea no shit have you seen the TAC Victoria ads? They're really good at it. Great vid tho, hope to see more of this series soon.

[@Redrally]

This is a service for history - also interesting for me as I spent most of the pandemic in my abroad home. I did visit the UK at the very beginning of 2022, so I remember being very pedantic about preparing all the paperwork and testing before travelling to meet my parents. I ended up travelling to 3 different countries and all had slightly varying laws and rules about entry.

[@KenzieRetro]

Simply put, said it perfectly. To ignore history is ignorance and i couldn't agree more with that statement.

[@TheGerkuman]

Always makes me happy to see my theme music being used :)

[@AdamMartyn]

And a great piece of theme music it is too!

[@theimmortalzombie1150]

Honestly, that scottish sludge advert every time I watch it give me chills

[@torontoryk2]

its a good day when Adam revives one of my favourite series!

[@clarkejoseph49]

The Australian one made me feel uneasy there. I was like “f*** this” afterwards and I was uncomfortable for five minutes afterwards. No wonder why I thought we were all going to die when the pandemic was declared and there was no vaccine and because of my Autism and because I was still reeling from the Flackster’s death, I thought I wasn’t going to survive 2020.

[@themoon7435]

Omg seeing that ad was horrendous. I'm Australian, I remember seeing it for the first time on facebook where people were talking about how inappropriate it was because at that time only 60+(I think) people were eligible for the vaccine, so we were all terrified. But when it came on TV I'm glad that I already had seen the ad before so I knew what to expect, but it was really uncomfortable nonetheless. I don't think it aired for very long because of the bad reaction from the aussie public.

[@yikesgal4117]

Will you ever do a part 2 of the fire video scaries since there are loads more videos you could see about it?

[@AdamMartyn]

Certainly on the cards!

[@Reurovision]

Man, it's been a while since we got new Video Scaries. So long, in fact, that when I saw it in my recommended I almost didn't recognise it! Nonetheless, this series is B-A-C-K and I'm here for it!

[@owenmcghee1666]

Mind BLOWN. I'm really glad I watched this in the morning and 1 year after you put it out (sorry I'm late to this) COVID was a very testing time for all of us and I was no exception. The biggest thing i take away from this video is how grateful I am to survive. This video could be shown to future generations to educate about the pandemic. Well Done Sir.

[@DCSMedia]

That was terrific Adam, and very well put together. The last one from Australia was the most haunting for me. I actually paused it accidentally after one second, and my heart sank immediately, it’s that impactful

[@voidwalkerkanda6404]

I remember when this was at its peak, it was months already locked and I happen to stumble upon a show from my favorite band. Just watching that was enough for me to cry for a long time, realizing the reality of that all. Damn, I'm glad that's all over.

[@43Second]

Me: Sees Video Scaries in the title Also Me: *CLICKS IMMEDIATELY*

[@cataclysmiceas]

I've only just spotted this video. WOOHOO! VIDEO SCARIES IS BACK!

[@themoon7435]

As an Aussie, I can safely say that our PSAs are the scariest. I remember in the early 2010s there were lots of anti smoking PSAs and one of them depicted this real woman, Terri, who was talking about how she used to be a smoker. There's all these old photos of her when she was young, but she's voicing over it in a really hoarse, sick voice. Then at the end there's a silent cut to her sitting alone, she has a tube in her neck (from memory), and it absolutely traumatised me seeing that as a child. It's the reason I never watch late night TV anymore because that's when all the scary aussie PSAs air. Having said that, are there any aussies who remember the ad I'm talking about? Terri's wasn't the only one there were others, but hers was the worst. There's also another one I remember when it was a few people talking about what they regret about taking up smoking, and an old woman says "I just wish I could dance", then cut to her sitting alone in a wheelchair. That was eerie too.

[@liambrydon3638]

I feel so sorry for the medical staff and all the patients you didn’t survive Covid I’m hoping this will never happen again

[@aidenmarshall2091]

Let's go! Been missing video scaries

[@WeAreSTV1_Inc]

Amazing video, Adam!

[@AdamMartyn]

Thank you!

[@Maya-vv8le]

I hope the video scaries will return and it will be not forgotten

[@zeesixteen]

The transitions at 0:55 and 12:32 scared the crap out of me

[@ArianesDrawingPH]

Time so fast! Almost 3 years already since this disaster were started.

[@sueshi7383]

"This is indeed a disturbing universe"

[@hayleywaalen2612]

I remember my mom and my brother having COVID.

[@retrometalguy]

That Australian one at the end really did send a baron message about the Covid-19 unpleasantness

[@KenzieRetro]

In a way, i can vouch for this. I now have asthma and in a way, it hurts knowing my breathing has now been affected because of the virus. I would never wish this on my worst enemy

[@andresbravo2003]

This really makes me disappointed that it’s all about safety in 2020/21. I really miss freedom.

[@rogerdarthwell5393]

Good to see Video Scaries back

[@robertwilloughby8050]

How did TV deal with the 1968 Hong Kong Flu, then? Edit :- Would you consider a "Video Niceies" series? Where the premise seems completely horrible, but the clip itself is actually - well, pretty damn benevolent and heartwarming?

[@Pauldjreadman]

Time will tell, it always does. Indeed.

[@Justin_0241]

i hope AMTV should made a Video Scaries on Asian PSA's

[@SkyziProductions]

Did not expect a video scaries today but alright

[@PhilipMurphyExtra]

Looks like my first Video Scaries, Should be enjoyable.

[@saytwo131]

Yes finally video scares has returned

[@saytwo131]

Will you be making more video scares

[@lja8857]

0:21 Happy New Year

[@rachaelsmith8764]

A scary time

[@Ukrainetoyrusubanexplorer]

Next do war pls

[@StanTheSlitheen]

i never saw any of these!

[@KyleJBAwesomeness-OfficialChan]

Do Video Scaries: Black Live Matter: ALWAYS Respect Your Boys In Blue The George Floyd death in 2020 unfortunately was another issue that year that hit me hard. It also cause police officer themed episodes of Nickelodeon series (most specifically Young Dylan, Bubble Guppies and Team Umizoomi) and police themed dramas in America to get cancelled or temperarilly removed off sir for no reason. Nickelodeon then started airing PAW Patrol 24/7 as punishment revenge/payback om the activists and critics tryjng to kill off Chase the police dog because of this racism issue. They then started all these dumb protest riots and police officers commutibg desth myrders for no reason. I feel like this was wrong and that police officers not doing their job by killing innocent people and also disrespecting the police force by removing and canceling police themed content from television was illegal. I thought these people in blue uniforms are supposed to help protect ud annd arrest bad guys and we're supposed to treat all community service heloers with respect and loyalty.

[@InfectedSpl33n]

Do scary logos

[@skwidge69]

12:07

[@thatgurkangurk]

4th

[@brandonwholikesstuff]

This is biblical

[@bdubb5390]

Yup. In the bible. Seek and ye shall find. Shalom

[@xinam]

Wait, so this whole video is just a review of various government propaganda videos? Odd content, to say the least.

[@tokublwhovian]

If you go through the playlist, there’s multiple similar videos. And it’s not “government propaganda”, COVID was and is still real. How do I know? because you’re talking to someone, who’s had it twice. So bugger off with your conspiracy nonsense and that.

[@xinam]

@@tokublwhovian I’m not doubting the existence or the impact of the covid situation at all. Propaganda has always existed, and can be used for both positive things as well as negative. Just commenting that the video itself is just a ‘review’ of state produced content, which by definition, is propaganda. So you “bugger off” with all your “anyone who things different from me is a conspiracy nut job” nonsense.

[@mahfuzurchowdhury2765]

@@xinam Definition of propaganda - "information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view." I don't blame the guy for thinking you were calling COVID fake when using a word like "propaganda".

[@robchuckle401]

Adam the pandemic is not scary to be not to be doing it for affectingly since march 2020 is nothing wrong you know.

[@frankshailes3205]

What?

[@tokublwhovian]

Considering I’ve had the virus twice (despite shielding & wearing masks non stop throughout said pandemic also having jabs) and I was born with heart & lung problems since birth, yes - it is scary. Especially for my dad, who’s my carer. Imagine seeing your own child (disabled or not-disabled) sick, I don’t think you’d think it was funny or nice.

[@sueshi7383]

This is so bad I can't even understand what he's saying Anyone have any ideas?

[@tokublwhovian]

@@sueshi7383 COVID-denier, anti-vaxxer, believes in conspiracy theories and hoaxes etc. you name it, right-winger by the looks of it.

[@sueshi7383]

@@tokublwhovian what on earth is a right winger Sounds like some bootleg GI joe faction

[@philswales3814]

All lies and propaganda from day one.

[@mahfuzurchowdhury2765]

What would be the purpose in making this up?

[@philswales3814]

@@mahfuzurchowdhury2765 have you got a fortnight spare?

[@rjnrnd]

this account probably owned by a 10 yr old kid. stfu.