Who is Slender Man? | 20/20 | ABC News

The Slender Man (also referred to as Slenderman) is a fictional supernatural character that originated as an Internet meme created by Something Awful forums user Eric Knudsen (. “Victor Surge“) when he posted two alleged photos of the creature in 2009. SUBSCRIBE for the latest news and updates from ABC News ► To read the full story and others, visit Watch more news stories from ABC News! Follow the Slender Man Saga ►