Footage of the stunt has been viewed nearly 200,000 times since it was uploaded to prankster Ben Phillip's YouTube channel on Sunday (Image: Ben Phillips Youtube)
What happens on Netflix really should stay on Netflix - but occasionally it doesn't.
It appears the streaming services' latest post-apocalyptic horror film,
Bird Box, has inspired some fans to engage in some pretty daft and dangerous behaviour.
The latest craze, known as the 'Bird Box Challenge', involves people attempting to undertake everyday tasks whilst blindfolded.
But it is feared one stunt carried out in South Wales has gone too far.
A police investigation has now been launched after footage emerged of a blindfolded man walking on live train tracks.
Bird Box, starring Sandra Bullock, was released on Netflix over the festive period (Image: Publicity Picture)
Netflix viewers say horror Bird Box is the 'most terrifying' film they've ever seen
Video of the stunt has been viewed nearly 200,000 times since it was uploaded to prankster Ben Phillip's YouTube channel on Sunday.
In the video, Phillips' pal is filmed putting on a blindfold and walking along a railway line near Bridgend, South Wales.
Phillips shouts "where are you going, there's a train coming," but his partner remains on the tracks while the sound of an oncoming train and a warning bell can be heard.
The Bird Box challenge is not a good idea, says Netflix
The stunt is based on the new Netflix horror film
The Netflix horror stars Sandra Bullock as a mother who wears a blindfold trying to avoid seeing mysterious forces that cause people to take their own lives.
She has to lead her two children, known as Boy and Girl, to safety - all while navigating difficult terrain when unable to see.
In response to the footage, British Transport Police issued a nationwide warning and urged people not to attempt the Bird Box Challenge on UK railways.
A BTP spokesman said: "Not only is it shocking to see that someone is willing to put their life in danger by blindfolding themselves and walking onto a live railway, it's illegal and a criminal act.
"They are quite literally playing with life and death.
"The railway is full of hidden dangers and we cannot overstate how dangerous it is to trespass.
"Trains travel at incredibly high speed and can often approach silently."
The psychological thriller which arrived to Netflix in December has been well received by critics.
But the streaming service was forced to call an end to the challenge at the beginning of the month after scores of people took to the craze.
Netflix said: "Can't believe I have to say this, but: PLEASE DO NOT HURT YOURSELVES WITH THIS BIRD BOX CHALLENGE.
"We don't know how this started, and we appreciate the love, but Boy and Girl have just one wish for 2019 and that is that you not end up in the hospital due to memes."
The challenge has already resulted in injury, with one woman in the US crashing her car whilst attempting to drive blindfolded.
Phillips' video also shows Giles walking on stepping stones across a river and along the top of a wall.The footage is being investigated.
