ABOUT US
Paralysis produces intimate immersive horror experiences designed to challenge guests with intense thematic, psychological, and sometimes physical content. These cinematic stories will explore the darkest parts of the human experience- the fears and anxieties that cause us to freeze in place and prevent us from taking even one more step. Will you press on through the darkness? Or will you remain trapped in a state of paralysis?”
All Paralysis experiences are restricted to guests aged 21 and over.
“The ‘extreme’ aspects of the performance were never the point to begin with; the story that I was living out in that troubled home, was. Those exclamation points on the narrative allowed me the opportunity to feel — not pretend to feel — what was happening, and those moments continue to repeat in my mind with insane vividness”
DAVID HIGGINS
David is a storyteller at heart. As soon as he descended his first dimly lit immersive horror stairwell in 2018, he knew this would be how he would share his stories with the world. David draws from the ideas that scare and challenge him most to craft intense experiences that invite guests to take a step into the unknown, past the borders of their comfort zones. He seeks to challenge his own comfort zone as well, traveling the country to experience immersive horror from the other side of the curtain.
QUINN LEARY
Quinn is a Chicago-based theatre maker who found his way into the immersive horror space in early 2020. He received a BA in Theatre from Butler University, during the course of which he devised, directed, and acted in a variety of productions before moving to Chicago to continue developing his craft. His experience with the burgeoning immersive scene and Chicago’s talented creators ignited his passion for the profound intimacy of the medium. Quinn seeks to create personalized experiences that challenge participants to face themselves holistically, even when the shadows therein urge them to look away.
COLTON TAPLER
Colton began exploring immersive horror in 2024 and quickly became passionate after attending a wide range of experiences. With a technical background and a love for tinkering, building, and creating, he is especially drawn to the behind-the-scenes elements that bring immersive environments to life. Colton is driven by a desire to blend practical innovation with impactful storytelling, contributing to experiences that are as engaging as they are unforgettable.
Sam Delacruz
Sam first stepped into the immersive horror world in 2018, and has been gazing into its abyss ever since. After attending a wide variety of experiences as a participant, she gradually moved behind the scenes into acting and production roles. She loves to channel her background in visual arts into world-building, and thrives in pursuit of the details–both seen and unseen–that bring a constructed reality to life. In addition to Sam’s work with Paralysis, she is also proud to have been a cast member in selected Miasma productions, and is passionate about contributing to an impactful future in the extreme immersive horror genre.