In the 1990s, “Satanic Panic” swept North America and other parts of the world, a false belief that Devil worshipers were engaging in ritual abuse of children on a mass scale – drinking their blood, forcing them into prostitution and…[Continue Reading...]
Stranger Things touched on the Satanic Panic that took hold in the 1980s. It was about more than D&D – here’s the real history. When Satanic Panic comes up in gaming circles, it’s usually a joke about the overreaction to D&D in…[Continue Reading...]
This documentary is for the thriller lovers, history buffs, long-time Victoria residents, and curious viewers — a true deep dive into the horrific and terrifying ‘Satanic Panic’ that swept the world in the 1980s and 90s. Starting Friday, August 11th,…[Continue Reading...]
On this date in 1985, The Provo Daily Herald was in the midst of a 12-part … uh, exposé? … titled "Satan Worship in Zion." Context: It was the satanic panic, a 1980s hysteria that swept the nation with reports…[Continue Reading...]
Dressed in a red devil-horned top hat and latex costume, the performance drew upon popular occult and gothic aesthetics. And it attracted a huge amount of criticism for the supposed promotion of satanic imagery. Conspiracy theorists alleged that the performance…[Continue Reading...]
Earlier this year the non-binary singer-songwriter, Sam Smith, performed their song Unholy, at the Grammys. Dressed in a red devil-horned top hat and latex costume, the performance drew upon popular occult and gothic aesthetics. And it attracted a huge amount…[Continue Reading...]
This may be the world's largest ever gathering of Satanists - and it's about to begin at a Marriott hotel in downtown Boston. In a candle-lit room set aside for Satanic ceremonies, a neon sign welcomes you to The Little…[Continue Reading...]
A new feature-length documentary from two B.C. filmmakers explores the “Satanic panic” that began over 40 years ago, the origins of which have ties to Vancouver Island. Sean Horlor and Steve J. Adams’ documentary, Satan Wants You, is premiering at…[Continue Reading...]
BOSTON — About 800 people, including many who donned sinister-themed outfits, gathered in Boston last weekend for the second annual SatanCon – an “impious” gathering of supporters of The Satanic Temple, the subject of the critically-acclaimed documentary, “Hail Satan?” Attendance…[Continue Reading...]
With a few strokes of a pen, Judge Christine Del Prado dismissed the case against 74-year-old Melvin Quinney — giving him his good name back. “Mr. Quinney I have signed the dismissal,” said Del Prado “And I thank you sir…[Continue Reading...]
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