25 Nov 2022
Sleep Paralysis
"Sleep Paralysis" dives in to the little-known phenomenon of the same name. Affected people from different cultures tell of their frightening experiences, while scientists try to find explanations.
The Nightmare
Welcome to the scariest place on earth.
Eight people experience sleep paralysis, a condition which leaves them unable to move, speak or react.
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Forrest Borie Self
Korinne Wilson Self
Johnny Depp Self (archive footage)
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