Does actual evil exist, or is it just a convenient narrative device for lazy screenwriters? This week’s UnXplained tackles that very question, examining whether malevolent forces are at play in the world or if it’s all just a bit of spooky storytelling. The episode considers several perspectives, from the traditional devilish figure to the more grounded idea of evil as a human construct born from fear and confusion.
The Cecil Hotel, a location apparently synonymous with unfortunate events, serves as a case study. Is the building itself somehow cursed, a magnet for darkness, or is there a more rational explanation? The show also ponders whether our own anxieties might inadvertently attract the very things we dread. Do we manifest our own malevolent experiences?
It’s an intriguing premise, though whether The UnXplained can offer compelling answers without resorting to ominous music cues and shadowy reenactments is another matter. Let’s just hope they avoid too much “expert” testimony from ghost hunters with questionable credentials.
The UnXplained Special Presentation: Encountering Evil airs Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 9:00 pm on History.
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