Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Ryan Coogler's Viral TikTok Skit: Sleep Paralysis Demon

Episode Date: March 14, 2026

Ryan Coogler, director of the acclaimed horror film Sinners, has become an unexpected viral sensation on TikTok. A creator transformed a Coogler lookalike into a sleep paralysis demon, using the skit to promote the betting platform Kalshi. This isnt the first time Cooglers image has been playfully manipulated, with a previous skit using his humorous comments about cinema snacks. Fans are captivated by the unsettling yet clever demon video, which capitalizes on Cooglers rising fame from Sinners. The film, set in 1932 Mississippi, has received critical acclaim and numerous award nominations, including sixteen Oscars. These social media experiments highlight how stars like Coogler inspire creative fan content, with more innovative twists expected as award season progresses. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af5352746e88965a

It's March 14th. Here's what's happening in entertainment. Ryan Coogler, director of the hit horror film Centers, has gone viral in a creepy TikTok skid. A creator transformed a Coogler lookalike into a sleep paralysis demon lurking in the shadows. The demon chats with a tired viewer and hands over a cup of coffee before revealing it's an ad for the betting platform, All She. This isn't the first time creators have played with Coogler's image this way. Earlier this month, another skit used his funny comments about, about mixing cinema snacks and drinks. Those remarks came from a podcast chat with Amy Polar back in January, 2006.

Fans are buzzing over how unsettling yet clever the demon video feels. It taps into Cougler's rising fame from sinners, a supernatural thriller set in 1932, Mississippi. Michael B. Jordan plays twin brothers opening a juke joint while battling a deadly force. The movie has earned rave reviews and big awards like the BAFTA and National Board of Review honors. It's up for 16 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay for Coogler himself. Meanwhile, these social media experiments show how stars like Coogler inspire wild fan content. Expect more creative twists as award season heats up. Quick thanks to today's sponsor.

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