Shadow people are largely thought to be evil, although some see them more as guardian figures. The Hat Man’s unique appearance is the primary factor behind the idea that he is an ...

Here’s a fascinating video from the PBS YouTube channel Storied that explores why people who experience sleep paralysis see the shadow Hat Man. I experienced sleep paralysis a bit when I was a kid, ...

The phenomenon is known as a "shadow person", a concept that believers ... awake", reported Sleep Foundation. Some say the figure of the Hat Man may be the subconscious reworkings of figures ...