Inside Nightmares of Nature: The Scariest Nature Documentary Yet
30 October 2025

Inside Nightmares of Nature: The Scariest Nature Documentary Yet

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In this episode, we dive into the making of Nightmares of Nature, the hit Netflix nature documentary that turns the lens toward the eerie, emotional, and often terrifying side of the natural world. We speak with Charlotte Lathane to explore how the filmmaking team blended horror aesthetics with real wildlife stories, creating a show that challenges how we see the planet.

Timecodes: 

00:00 – Introduction to Nightmares of Nature

03:18 – Exploring the Concept of The Series

05:41 – The Art of Dramatised Nature Documentaries

09:08 – Behind the Scenes: Filming Challenges

14:06 – Creating a New Genre: Nature Meets Horror

20:36 – Audience Reception and Future Prospects