Dead Meat Podcast 3: Horror Movies Inspired By True Events
Mar 20, 2018
Dive into the chilling connections between horror films and real-life events that inspired them. Discover lesser-known tales, like the haunting realities of sleep paralysis and the dark history behind Sudden Unexpected Death Syndrome. Hear about the gruesome Cave Clan and the infamous Amityville Horror case, questioning the authenticity of supernatural claims. Explore the tragic Lonergan incident and its connection to the film 'Open Water.' Join the lively debate on horror themes while engaging in listener interactions and movie insights!
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Understanding Sleep Paralysis
- Sleep paralysis is a state between REM sleep and waking where you're conscious but can't move.
- It causes hallucinations and feelings of a threatening entity sitting on your chest, present in many cultures.
Hmong Sleep Paralysis Tragedy
- Many Hmong immigrants died in the U.S. from sleep paralysis-related distress exacerbated by dispersal.
- Separation prevented traditional rituals to ward off spirits, worsening their hereditary heart conditions.
Sawney Bean Cannibal Legend
- The Scottish folk tale of Sawney Bean tells of a cannibalistic family living isolated in a cave.
- They murdered and ate over a thousand people before being discovered and executed by the king's men.