Welcome to the Hatman Project
Hello. My name is Timothy M. Brown, Jr. and I am the site owner, administrator, and researcher for The Hat Man Project. The purpose of this site is to research the phenomenon that has come to be known as “The Hat Man.” Reports of The Hat Man and other shadow beings have been on the rise within the last several decades. It was due to my own experience with this being, as well as my awareness of other people’s sightings of The Hat Man that I decided to begin this research project.
I started this project in 2001, collecting what few stories I could find on the web at the time. Since that time, this site has received hundreds of stories from people all over the world. It has taken me the better part of 20 years to fully understand what this phenomenon is all about. And after years of research I have finally come a conclusion of who or what the Hatman is, why he is appearing now, why he is appearing to people all over the world, and what to do if you are (or have had) and encounter with him.
I am currently writing a book about the Hatman called The Hatman Revealed. In this book I plan to go into detail about the commonalities of the many hundreds of stories we’ve received over the years and what those commonalities reveal about this being and phenomenon. There will be no cost for this book, and I believe that this has become more of a mission of mine more than anything else. This information needs to get out there.
The aim of this website is to explore the stories of the many sightings that have been reported. This is the very first and only web site solely devoted to researching, collecting, and archiving information and stories relating to The Hat Man. As more stories are researched and collected they will be posted on this site regularly.
Have you seen the Hatman? If you or anyone you know has had this experience, we would love to hear from you and add your story to this site. If you have a sighting or an encounter you would like to tell, please post your story here to the right of this page. Once reviewed we will post it online and give others a chance to comment on it. We look forward to hearing from you. If you would like to reach out to us personally, you may do so by contacting us here.
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Here Are The Most Recent Hatman Stories
If you have a story of an ancounter with the Hatman or any shadow being, please feel free to write it in the story submission section above.
We read all the stories that come in, and with your permission, we would love to add it to the archive of stories here.
I Saw Him From Age 6-10
I have insomnia and have always struggled with sleep ever since I was a kid. I saw him for 4 years straight every night. It got to the point I was no longer afraid of him but more so afraid of why he was there. He would appear near my closet doors. Everytime my mom or I would turn on a light he would disappear, nothing there that could cause his shape or shadow. During this time I had a lot of trauma, mother was abusive, we were poor and sharing a bed in a one bedroom apartment, I spent
I Instantly Got Chills
Sir I'm trying to gather a better understanding on this issue concerning the hat man. It was only a few nights ago that I came across a paranormal video on tiktok..I dont really believe that any of the vids are true as I am pretty well a skeptic and look to science to explain most if not all curiosities..as I was reading through the comments section I came across a lady that mentioned several commonly known apparitions so to speak like la llarona the 3rd one was the hat man...when I read this I instantly got chills and the memory
Sleep Paralysis And The Hatman
I’ve had sleep paralysis 3 times in 30 years . The first time was in the 80s. I “ woke” up , couldn’t move but found myself in another room . I felt a evil presence. To my right I could make out a black shadow like figure with a hat . Then woke up. Years later it happened again but I really don’t remember seeing the hat man again . Then about a year ago I found myself woke up but couldn’t move again. This time I felt myself being slid off my bed by my sheet . I
I Didn’t Know He Had A Name
I didn" know he had a name. I didn't know others saw him. Dark...Tall...Wide Brim Hat...long trench coat, ...always standing by the road...until he wasn't. One dark night on a rainy dark road, with my husband in the car...I was driving. Checking my rear view, he was in the back seat with his wide brimmed hat. Panicked I drove off the road slamming the brakes. My husband asked what was I doing. DID YOU SEE HIM!?! No, he did not... That was years ago in a different state. I still see him.
Scariest Thing That’s Ever Happened To Me
Listening through some back episodes of a paranormal podcast and they suggested a website for those that have seen the hatman to tell their story. I encountered the Hatman almost 20 years ago, in Texas. This has been my only experience with him, but I will never forget the details. In 2000 I was living in Killeen, Texas, right outside of the Fort Hood military base. Back then I was married to an active duty soldier. We were both practicing Wiccans, and members of the Ft. Hood open circle. It was group that would have rituals for the sabbats, classes
The Man Staring At Me
Hi, I'm Vinicius from Brazil, but you can call me Keith. I'm sorry if my English is bad, I'm having to use Google Translate to communicate better. I already had a lot of crazy dreams as if my mind were Alice's Wonderland but I had never had a dream that ended up causing me so much fear and believe me I am hardly afraid of anything. My Story: In the dream I was in a forest camping with my mother and my brother, an ordinary man appeared in the forest and started looking at us, I pointed at him and
Once I Was Within A Foot Of Him, He Was Gone
I am a 16 year old girl, in Ontario, Canada; and I have witnessed the Hatman. twice. The first time was around september 2020, last year. i went downstairs to get a bottle of water because i hadn't been drinking much that day. But when I turned to leave, I saw him. He was standing right outside of the coat closet by the door. coincidentally, that is also where the stairs are. so i'm sitting by the back door, in the kitchen, trying to work up the courage to go upstairs, or see if he will leave. and after what might have been 5
He Looked Blacker Than Night… I Could Feel The Evil
I was 23 when I saw what I think experienced what people call the Hatman. It was by far the most terrifying experience of my life. First let me say it was early morning and still dark. My mother and I are both nurses so working day shift we left early for work before daylight. I was staying with my mom to save up money ( Single Mom worries). My mother would drop my 5 year old son off to day care for me because it was on her way to work. We lived on five acres, with large lights
The Hatman And His Henchmen
Before I encountered the Hatman I had a couple experiences with his henchmen the shadow people. Terrifying that experience was indeed as I screamed only to have a hushed raspy whisper leave my throat. My first experience included only one shadow person. The Hatman showed up in my second encounter, this time the shadow person brought back up, anywhere from 3 to 5 shadow people and the Hatman right in front. Yes I was paralyzed and sleeping on the sofa at my parents house. I remember feeling as though he was Chinese somehow because of the look of his hat.
COMING SOON
The Hatman: His Identity Revealed
Have you seen the Hatman? Have you seen other shadow beings? If so what do they mean? What should be done about them? The Hatman: His Identity Revealed is the culmination of over 20 years of research into the Hatman phenomenon. After carefully reading, researching and experiencing the Hatman and other shadow beings over the last two decades, Timothy M. Brown, Jr. now offers his understanding of exactly who or what these beings are, in his new book The Hatman: His Identity Revealed.
There will be no cost for the book. If you are interested in receiving a copy as soon as it is released, click the button to the right. You will be added to our mailing list and you will be sent a copy of the book as soon as it is complete.
