The Hat Man, Shadow People & the Old Hag : Sleep Paralysis, Folklore & Encounters

Send us Fan MailA tall, faceless man stands at the end of the hallway, watching. An old woman presses down on a sleeper's chest. Someone wakes unable to move—and becomes certain they aren't alone.This week, we descend into the strange territory between sleep, folklore and the paranormal as we explore the Hat Man, shadow people, the Old Hag and the phenomenon of sleep paralysis.We look at what science can explain, trace older traditions surrounding nighttime intruders, share historical and modern encounters, and examine the stories that become much harder to dismiss as dreams—including cases involving waking witnesses and multiple members of the same family.Andrew T. and Terri also share unsettling childhood experiences of their own.Are these figures products of the sleeping brain, supernatural visitors, or something stranger somewhere in between?New episodes released regularly.Join Paranormal Mystery Author Terri Reid and researcher Andrew T. Reid as they explore ghosts, cryptids, alien encounters, and other unexplained mysteries.If you'd like to share your opinion, thoughts, or your own paranormal experience with us, please contact us at [email protected].