These Simple, Everyday Objects Are Hiding A Deadly Past You’d Never Expect.

Certain everyday objects have more meaning than others for photographer Ed James. His latest project, “Murder Weapons,” is an exploration of just that. For this series, James photographed 10 ordinary objects that were each used in horrifying murders.

As you might imagine, the point of the series is to unsettle viewers. Here’s how James describes it: “I wanted each item to be unusually lit and out of context to mirror the way that the killers used them.” Check out the full series of 10 images below.

I’m not sure how he did it, but James certainly managed to make these objects terrifying. Especially that spatula…so freaky. You can find more pictures from Ed James on his website and Facebook.