Escape From Hell Asylum

"Ah, that's to be expected, sir. Please, follow me this may."

He leads you down a dimly lit hallway for a few seconds and then abruptly halts. He stands completely frozen in front of you. When you wave your hands in front of him it elicits no reaction. Great, you think, this is my chance to get away.

You see light pouring out of a slightly open door ahead of you. You could inspect it, or you could look for an exit out of this damn place.