The intricate storyline of Five Nights at Freddy’s is like a maze, and much credit goes to Matthew Patrick, or MatPat, for untangling and charting it for us.
As a dedicated gamer, I’ve been diving deep into the secrets that lie beneath those heart-pounding jump scares. However, the tale didn’t end with his theories. Over time, a vast community of fellow enthusiasts has uncovered more mysteries, continually enriching our understanding with each new piece of the puzzle they unearth.
It’s amazing how prolonged this discussion has been! In my high school days, a friend and I used to delve deep into theories as passionately as we were. A full decade since then (Congratulations on your 11th birthday, FNAF), the FNAF community continues to engage, demonstrating that Scott Cawthon has crafted a creation destined to outlive us.
For an author, it’s fascinating – FNAF initially began as a typical horror video game, but has transformed into something far greater – a captivating narrative sensation that has seized the collective consciousness with its mechanical grip, and refuses to relinquish its hold.
Here are a dozen intriguing theories about Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF) that continue to captivate fans today.
12. Crying Child’s Identity
The Kiddo Behind The Bite Of ’83
As a gamer, I find myself deeply immersed in the haunting world of FNAF, and it’s hard to ignore the central figure, often referred to as Evan Afton, the Crying Child. The heart-wrenching role he played in FNAF 4, coupled with the eerie suggestions in The Survival Logbook, strongly support the theory that he might be William Afton’s youngest son.
Additionally, he shares the tragic fate of the Bite of ’83, a tale that mirrors the persistent fear characteristic of many grisly horror video games.
Hints found within the games and additional content, such as The Fourth Closet book, firmly establish his significant part in the Afton family’s demise. It’s possible that his story intertwines with Michael Afton’s tale, suggesting that Evan’s destiny laid the groundwork for the ensuing horrors. However, it could also be that his name is Dave.
11. The Date of the Missing Children’s Incident
When Did It All Go Wrong?
It’s generally believed that the Incident of the Missing Children took place in the year 1985. This belief is reinforced by extensive news articles found in FNAF 1 and subtle hints dropped in FNAF 2.
This date corresponds with the timeline of Freddy’s original pizzeria, coinciding with the disappearance of the children, whose spirits are believed to inhabit the animatronics.
1983 and 1987 are notable years within the FNAF timeline, but it’s the year 1985 that is most often linked to the tragic event that shaped the franchise’s dark storyline. This connection is suggested through secret messages and Fazbear Entertainment’s efforts to recover from the past trauma.
10. William Afton Has Two Houses
Two Lives; Two Dwellings
There’s evidence that suggests William Afton had two different homes – one for his family life and another for his scientific explorations. This theory is supported through the narrative of the environment in FNAF 4 and Sister Location.
In FNAF 4, the tranquil suburban home ambiance stands in stark contrast to the subterranean facility in Sister Location. This difference hints that William Afton partitioned aspects of his life, concealing his dark deeds within the seemingly ordinary domestic environment.
The existence of monitoring devices and hidden passageways adds weight to the notion that Afton’s activities stretched much farther than his family might be aware.
9. CharlieFirst vs BVFirst
Whose Life Was Taken First?
The discussion about which character, Charlie (the Puppet) or the Bite Victim, passed away initially depends on crucial scenes from the show.
The mini-game “Take Cake to the Children” in FNAF 2 implies that Charlie’s death occurred prior to the events of the Missing Children’s Incident, which paved the way for Afton’s criminal acts.
In the game FNAF 4, the incident known as ‘The Bite of ’83’ symbolizes a heartbreaking event within the Afton family. Clues from gravestones in FNAF 6 and the novel series suggest that Charlie passed away before the Bite, which means she was actually the one who set off the chain of events that occurred afterwards.
8. The Contents of the Mound Don’t Matter
Symbolism Over Substance?
In the Midnight Motorist mini-game, the hill has ignited much debate, with many interpreting it not as an actual burial site, but as a symbolic depiction instead.
There are theories suggesting that the tomb belongs to the Child in Distress; if one accepts that the Child in Distress has passed away. Additionally, it’s been proposed that the grave might hold the FoxyBro mask, which could lead some to believe that FoxyBro is Michael Afton and prove that Good ol’ Mike tormented his younger brother, ultimately leading to The Bite of ’83 incident.
Many people believe that the significance of the mound is irrelevant since it’s common knowledge in the community that the child is known as Crying Child, and Michael Afton is his older brother. The incident known as The Bite of ’83 is attributed to Michael. At this stage, unearthing the grave doesn’t seem to provide any new information. However, one might wonder if it could reveal something unexpected.
7. Five Nights at Freddy’s is Propaganda
Fazbear Entertainment Tried To Cover Its Tracks
FNAF: Help Wanted suggests that Fazbear Entertainment utilized games as well as other media to disguise their troubled history, acting almost like propaganda. Interestingly, both Fazbear Entertainment and the player often find themselves running away or hiding from certain situations.
The game’s sound recordings discuss attempts to undermine rumors and manipulate how people view past occurrences. The irregular storyline sequences and fragmented proof in the series might intentionally confuse the facts, according to its lore, to cloud the truth.
Based on the questionable background of Fazbear Enterprises, this theory weaves a spine-tingling narrative in which the player unwittingly ingests a distorted account of reality, manipulated by the corporation itself.
6. Crying Child is FilmVictim
Yes, The Movie Is Canon…
The FilmVictim theory proposes that Garrett, Mike’s younger brother from the FNAF movie, might be comparable to Crying Child, although their deaths occur differently – Garrett is murdered by William Aftro, not as a result of the Bite of ’83, which is a significant deviation from the infamous death associated with one of the most impactful horror game characters.
As a dedicated gamer, I’ve noticed a divide in our community regarding the connection between the games and the movie. Despite Scott Cawthon confirming that both the books and movies are indeed part of the lore (canon), many gamers remain skeptical. To me, it seems clear that while they maintain their own independent stories, they undeniably contribute to the overall universe we love so much.
Nevertheless, this is purely conjecture. If the storyline of the movie remains consistent, Garrett might be the Crying Child haunting Freddy’s as a spirit, still under Afton’s control. However, like most FNAF tales, it’s all uncertain for now and could shift with new revelations.
5. Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza Place is Fredbear’s Family Diner
Talk About Building On Top Of A Graveyard
It appears that Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza Place, as shown in FNAF 6 and possibly Sister Location, could be a renovated variant of the original Fredbear’s Family Diner based on strong evidence.
The dilapidated remnants of previous buildings provide a link to the past, while hints found within the game like blueprints and recycled robot components suggest the place has gone through numerous changes in identity over time.
This theory gains more strength from Fazbear Entertainment’s practice of reusing old locations instead of tearing them down and starting fresh. As a result, these sites carry multiple layers of history within their walls.
Instead of decommissioning those eerie robots after the disaster, let’s focus on renovating them instead.
4. The Nightmare Animatronics Represent Common Childhood Fears
They’re Not So Scary In The Daylight
In a different phrasing: The Nightmare characters in FNAF 4 aren’t merely enhanced replicas of their predecessors; instead, this hypothesis proposes that they embody universal fears commonly experienced during childhood. Unlike other horror games, Five Nights at Freddy’s is exceptionally frightening.
Instead of harboring a phobia of the dark or imagining terrifying beings lurking in closets, these creatures symbolize underlying apprehensions. Their twisted, grotesque features – such as sharp fangs, glowing eyes, and eerie movements – echo the primal dread that children may feel when they’re left on their own at night.
The mechanics of the game, like using doors and paying attention to sounds, intensify the psychological horror by suggesting that these terrifying scenes are representations of genuine concerns from our waking lives, not just mere threats in a fantasy setting.
3. FNAF 1 Took Place in 1994
Yet Another Date Thrown Into The Mix
It’s generally thought that the events of FNAF 1 occurred in 1993, but there’s strong evidence pointing towards it happening a year later in 1994 instead.
In the game, paychecks are set in 1993, however, by examining the overall timeline of the franchise, as well as clues from FNAF 2 and Sister Location, there seems to be a slight shift towards a later timeframe.
The records of stock, modifications within the corporation, and the reorganization at Fazbear Entertainment seem to suggest that the incidents depicted in the initial game took place following major changes within the company during the mid-’90s.
2. Mike Schmidt Is Michael Afton
Maybe They Share More Than Just A Name
There’s strong evidence within the game itself and subsequent series episodes suggesting a link between the security guard from FNAF 1, Mike Schmidt, and the character Michael Afton.
In the narrative of Sister Location, Michael’s path towards redemption fits seamlessly with his job at Freddy’s.
In FNAF 6, the resemblance in names between Mike Schmidt and Michael, along with the final speech, could strongly imply that Mike Schmidt was a disguise Michael adopted during his quest to find his father.
The link between these events creates a cohesive narrative, and it also makes each task he undertook at every place significant on a personal level for him.
1. Ennard May Have Created Mangle
A Mangled Theory, Or Is It?
It’s hard not to notice the striking similarities between Ennard and Mangle. They both have a disheveled, jumbled construction and perform comparable roles—controlling endoskeletons and imitating voices.
From my perspective as an ardent fan, the theory posits that following its escape, Ennard may have instigated or subtly impacted the fabrication of Mangle. These two characters, in turn, could be indicative of Fazbear Entertainment’s ill-fated endeavors to merge animatronic components – a chilling, eerie enigma, if you will.
In the designs of FNAF, you often see a disorganized and piecemeal appearance, which echoes a persistent idea within the series: when corporations fail to maintain proper oversight, it can result in the emergence of unexpected terrors.
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