EP 72: THE HAT MAN REVEALED!

Do you ever walk into a room and think, hmmm there's some bad vibes here that I’m not feeling? Or have you been doing some chores and then out of the corner of your eye you see something moving or watching you, but when you turn to see it, it's gone? If you answered yes to either of these questions then I’d like to say don’t worry because you're not alone! And if you were ever wondering what these things really were or who caused these bad vibes then I’d like to introduce you all to the Shadow People. Take a listen and learn how these beings have haunted humanity for hundreds of years. As if that's not enough to interest you, we also uncover the most famous Shadow Person known as The Hat Man. This ones intense so make sure you have your blankets ready. Enjoy!

A poster from the Shadow People’s movie

Another depiction of The Hat Man

A description of Sleep Paralysis and it’s effects

Photos depicting the effects associated with Pareidolia

The Insidious Movie Trailer

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