Satanic Panic of the '80s

Aug 29, 2024

In the 1980s, a wave of fear swept across America, fueled by rumors of satanic cults, ritualistic murders, and child abductions. This wave, known as the Satanic Panic, led to mass hysteria, witch hunts, and even false convictions. In this Backtrack, we delve into the origins, impact, and enduring legacy of this dark chapter in American history.

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Show Notes

The strange origins of the Satanic Panic: How one Canadian book started a worldwide witch hunt » bit.ly/3T8LpDJ
How ‘Satanic Panic’ Came to Roil the Nation During the 1980s » crimereads.com/satanic-panic-1980s/
Satanic Panic Phenomenon Explored In Documentary ‘Satan Wants You’ » bit.ly/3yNh3Qu
How a doctor and his patient sparked a global ‘Satanic Panic’ » bit.ly/3XofcLr
QAnon Revives America’s ‘Satanic Panic’ » n.pr/4e0uQ4X
After 30 years, a father is exonerated in ‘satanic panic’ case » bit.ly/3X6KvJ4
When Dungeons & Dragons Set Off a ‘Moral Panic’ » nyti.ms/3Jl4oVU
Satanic Panic’s long history — and why it never really ended — explained » bit.ly/4cNJueO
McGurk effect – Auditory Illusion » bit.ly/3XofcLr
The Devil Wears Headphones: A Brief History of Backmasking » bit.ly/475OrhZ
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