Do you love to scream while watching horror movies? Or are you, like me, a certified scaredy-cat who avoids haunted houses ...

BERKELEY, Calif. — Baland Jalal lay in bed terrified, experiencing his own real-life horror film. Newly awake, the 19-year-old could see his surroundings but couldn't move or speak, and he didn't know ...

The Provo, Utah genre festival FilmQuest puts as much emphasis on shorts as feature films, as they can be powerful launch ...

Sleep paralysis is one of the creepiest experiences anyone can go through. In this update, we dive into the latest findings, ...

Most of us have had nightmares involving scary monsters at some point in our lives. But that fear pales in comparison with the seemingly real mysterious and menacing figure who has people around the ...

I can't breathe. There's a tremendous pressure in my chest. I'm panicking, and then I realize I can't move. I try to scream. Suddenly, violently, I'm startled awake, sweaty, shaking, and disoriented.

Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. Baland Jalal lay in bed terrified ...

You wake up out of a murky sleep and find that you’re unable to move your body, from your forehead all the way down to your little toe. You’re completely paralyzed! You also have a crushing feeling in ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night unable to move? A doctor has explained how and why this “scary” sensation can happen. Dr Amir Khan took to Instagram on Monday (22 September) to ...

Sleep paralysis can be scary and overwhelming. But you can help wake yourself up from an episode by moving your fingers and toes or forcing a sudden and intense movement. Sleep paralysis is a ...