Dakota Laden
Dakota Laden is the star and creator of the horror-themed television show 'Destination Fear' on Discovery Plus.
YouTube Star
November 18, 1995
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Dakota Laden, an American filmmaker, television personality, and YouTube sensation, rose to fame through his YouTube channel “shortfilmzz123.” He began creating comedic short films in 2008, with his parody of “Paranormal Activity 4” being one of his most popular videos, amassing over 1 million views. In 2011, Laden won the Ghost Adventures Mashup contest, which led to a guest appearance on the show. He later created and starred in the horror-themed television series “Destination Fear” on Discovery Plus, where he takes his sister Chelsea Laden and friend Tanner Wiseman on a five-night journey to America’s most haunted locations, pushing the boundaries of human fear. Some of his other notable works include “Cutting Room,” “Hunt for the Labyrinth Killer,” “The Apparition,” and “Forsaken.” Laden’s personal experiences with sleep paralysis have influenced his work, as he often incorporates themes of sleep-related afflictions into his projects.