Dark Matters: Twisted But True (2011)
S01E06 Radio Waves of Death, How to Make a Zombie, Jekyll vs. Hyde
Episode Overview
Nikola Tesla, a brilliant inventor, dreamed of transmitting electricity wirelessly. However, as his behavior became more erratic, his sponsors turned their backs on him. In a bid to gain support, he claimed his technology could serve as a powerful weapon and hinted that he had already tested it, raising questions about his possible involvement in a catastrophic event in Siberia nearly ninety years ago. Meanwhile, Harvard researcher Wade Davis became fascinated with the concept of zombies, leading him to Haiti. There, he found a man bearing his own death certificate and delved into the shadowy realm of voodoo magic, convinced he had uncovered the scientific basis behind the zombie myth. Lastly, Horace Wells, an often-overlooked figure, attempted to pioneer anesthesia with laughing gas in the 1840s, only to face public humiliation after his failure. In a desperate attempt to redeem himself, he experimented with chloroform, unaware of its dangerous properties. His tragic journey ended in madness, leaving
