Audiences are sending out a strong warning for those thinking of tuning into a new docuseries that might leave you unable to function normally after watching it.
Fans of the Netflix series are cautioning others about a chilling supernatural thriller that could make it difficult to sleep without having some lights on.
The show, which premiered on October 7, delves into stories of the occult, but with a distinctive twist.
Although it may appear to be another typical paranormal documentary, it is filled with intense scares and unexpected moments that could rival any horror classic.
The most unsettling aspect? It’s inspired by interviews with real individuals who claim the eerie supernatural events depicted truly occurred.
“I haven’t slept properly since episode two,” someone commented online.
Another mentioned: “There is no way I’m turning off the lights and watching this at night.”
For several viewers, this series is best watched during daylight hours.
However, critics are praising True Haunting.
Karina Adelgaard from Heaven of Horror stated: “It does have quite a few of James Wan’s signature moves. Either he was fairly hands-on or the directors were inspired.
“This is far from the first Netflix docudrama in the paranormal horror niche, but it just might be the best so far.”
Joe Keller of Decider commented: “True Haunting does a good job of mixing the scripted reenactments and real-life interviews about these paranormal encounters, which is something that’s rare in the horror docuseries genre.”
The series, spanning five episodes, was created by James Wan, the mastermind behind The Conjuring and Insidious.
It’s frightening viewers everywhere, with many insisting you watch it during the day to avoid sleepless nights.
The initial episodes focus on college student Chris DiCesare, who is tormented by a spirit in his New York dormitory in the 1980s.
Subsequently, the Miller family’s experience takes center stage.
As they renovate a Victorian house in Salt Lake City, the family finds themselves haunted by a sinister presence.
That’s when noted paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, step in to examine the situation.
While most viewers and critics laud the show, it hasn’t won everyone over.
One viewer expressed dissatisfaction, stating: “The concise elevator pitch of Netflix’s True Haunting seems to have been, simply, another in a long list of enduringly popular but typically terrible ‘true stories’ about real-life hauntings, but with a glossy, cinematic sheen over those re-enactments.”
Another critic noted: “What is infuriating about shows like this is that they encourage viewers to believe that paranormal phenomena might be real, without putting in any of the hard work necessary to justify that conclusion.”
If you’re curious to see for yourself (and feel up to the challenge), True Haunting is available for streaming on Netflix now.