Is Sleep Paralysis Demonic?

This image shows a surreal, nightmarish scene of a woman lying in bed with a terrified expression as a monstrous, red-skinned, horned demon hovers over her, mouth open in a menacing snarl. The dark, eerie atmosphere and close proximity of the demon to the woman convey a vivid portrayal of fear, often associated with the experience of sleep paralysis. The contrasting colors and exaggerated details emphasize the intensity of the horror in the scene.

Can the ubiquitous sleep paralysis demon be explained by science? Turns out the answer is usually yes, but not ALL the time.