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Kate recounts her own experiences with waking up paralyzed, feeling suffocated by an unseen force—a descriptor that ominously hints at a supernatural element. This chilling exchange marks the transition into the horror genre as sleep paralysis manifests not only physically but psychologically.
The Grasp of Fear
As the plot progresses, it becomes evident that sleep paralysis is not just a fleeting concern; it’s an existential threat interwoven with the characters' emotions and traumatic histories. Kate's sister Beth spirals dramatically, leading to her tragic death, further entrenching the notion that the haunting experiences they’ve had are not mere delusions.