The Lost Tapes’ Sneak Peek [Exclusive]

For those who have enjoyed watching absolute disasters unfold in documentaries like Hulu's Frau Fyrenetflix Hell Camp: Teen Nightmarei David Farrier's Mr. OrganDiscovery docuseries, Expedition From Hell: The Lost Tapes it will be your next obsession off the rails. The limited production, which hits Max on May 12 with a two-hour premiere, follows a flim-flam man named Mickey Grossman, as he leads a group of green adventurers in the Amazon jungle of South America. Sold to the crowd of excited thrill seekers as a cancer fundraiser, the ride is anything but, with Grosman throwing those who follow his lead into every danger imaginable. In an exclusive sneak peek from Collider, audiences can learn more about the con artist's crazy plan that could have cost the fledgling explorers their lives.

If you have one healthy fear of heightsthis isn't an expedition you'd want to take part in, as our exclusive teaser details just one of the many chilling feats Grosman led the crew on. Following him with blind faiththe people who accompany the trip, who have not done any kind of training, find themselves abseiling down a steep waterfall. One by one, each person climbs into position and begins walking down the cliff face, hoping to land in one piece. “Take it easy” are the only words Grosman gives to one of the brave souls as he has a very hard launch and landing. Laughing maniacally at the fear of those under his tutelage, Grosman is not the person anyone would want guiding them through the jungles of the rainforest.

The Story Behind “Expedition From Hell: The Lost Tapes”

The waterfall rappel is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the sheer madness that awaits audiences at Expedition From Hell: The Lost Tapes. Featuring interviews from those who experienced Grosman's madness firsthand, the miniseries also uses more than 700 hours of archival footage that was filmed along the chaotic trek through the Amazon. Just when you think it can't get any crazier, it does, as Grosman's name is linked to a kidnapping, a prison break, and even a missing persons case. In fact, the former special forces demolitions expert had so many secrets, many on his South American adventure didn't learn the full extent until they sat in front of the camera for his interviews. Basically, if there was a mix Bear Grylls i Joe Exoticwould be Grosman.

Check out our exclusive preview Expedition From Hell: The Lost Tapes above and tune in to Max for the two-hour premiere on May 12.

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