Movies and TvShows featuring "satanic-panic" theme.

In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.

In 1977, a live television broadcast goes horribly wrong as it unleashes evil into the nation's living rooms. %s

Devil's Knot is a gripping true story based on the West Memphis Three murder case in 1993. The film follows the investigation and trial of three teenagers accused of killing three young boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. As the case unfolds, doubts and suspicions arise, revealing a flawed legal system and the impact of media sensationalism. Devil's Knot delves into the complexities of small-town justice and the search for the truth.

Hail Satan? is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the rise of the Satanic Temple and their unique form of political activism. Through interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, the film explores the organization's fight for religious pluralism, freedom of speech, and separation of church and state. It also explores the controversies and misconceptions surrounding Satanism and the movement's efforts to challenge social prejudices and religious fanaticism within society.

The story of how the Satanic Panic of the 1980s was ignited by "Michelle Remembers", a memoir by psychiatrist and his patient. The book relied on recovered-memory therapy to uncover Michelle's abduction by baby-stealing Satanists.

Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills is a gripping documentary that delves into the case of the West Memphis Three, three teenagers who were convicted of the brutal murder of three young boys in Arkansas. The film highlights the flawed investigation, the satanic panic that swept the small town, and the miscarriage of justice that occurred as a result. Through interviews and disturbing footage, the documentary sheds light on the truth and questions the guilt of those convicted.

West of Memphis is a documentary that explores the story of the West Memphis Three, a case involving the wrongful conviction of three teenagers for the murders of three young boys. The film delves into the investigation, trial, and subsequent release of the defendants, highlighting the injustices and failures of the justice system that led to their conviction and ultimate exoneration.

Dio: Dreamers Never Die is the first authorized documentary on the legendary heavy metal vocalist. It takes viewers on a journey through his remarkable career, featuring interviews with his peers, family, and friends. The film also includes never-before-seen footage and personal photos, providing a unique perspective on the life and legacy of this iconic musician.

In the town of Mill Basin, a mysterious rock band called Black Roses arrives to perform a concert. However, their music has a dark influence on the townspeople, turning them into violent and demonic creatures. As the demonic presence spreads, a high school teacher must uncover the truth behind the band and stop their reign of terror before it's too late.

Just Ask My Children is a gripping drama based on the true story of a couple, named Brenda and Scott Kniffen, who were wrongfully accused of child abuse. The couple's lives are turned upside down when their children are taken away from them and they are convicted of heinous crimes they did not commit. As they fight to prove their innocence, they face numerous challenges, including a biased legal system and a society quick to judge. This emotional rollercoaster of a movie explores themes of justice, love, and the strength of family bonds.

In 'Don't Panic', a group of friends use an Ouija board and unknowingly invite a demonic presence into their lives. Chaos ensues as the possession takes hold, causing terrifying events and gruesome deaths. The main character must find a way to stop the evil before it's too late.

Indictment: The McMartin Trial is a gripping drama/thriller TV movie based on the true story of the infamous McMartin trial in Los Angeles, California. The film explores the devastating effects of suspected child abuse allegations and the ensuing justice system failure. It delves into themes of alleged pedophilia, paranoia, conflict of interest, and the sensationalist press frenzy that surrounded the case. The plot revolves around a preschool and the accusations of implied sexual abuse, with the story taking place in the backdrop of a front-page newspaper scandal. The movie highlights the struggles faced by the accused and the emotional toll it takes on the lives of innocent people.

David Carrico exposes the satanic nature of the secret societies, their influence in human history and the birth of United States.

Dateline's coverage of the lawsuit by Patty Burgus and family against Bennett Braun, director of the Dissociative Disorder's Unit at Rush Presbyterian St. Lukes in Chicago. Oct 1998. This is the story of the foundational works which constitute the current theory of Dissociative Identity Disorder/ Multiple Personality Disorder. This was the first Dissociative Disorder's Unit in the United States. All subsequent units specializing in Multiple Personality Disorder/ Dissociative Identity Disorders have been modeled after it. After having his license suspended in Illinois, Dr. Braun has resumed practice in Butte, Montana. Despite the malpractice payments paid by insurance on his behalf as well, Dr. Kluft remains in practice and continues to give training lectures on the treatment of MPD/DID to large audiences of mental health practitioners.

During the cold winter of 1692, a group of girls in Salem Village began exhibiting strange, disturbing behavior. Over the ensuing weeks, they accused three local women of witchcraft, setting in motion a massive witch hunt that still haunts Salem, Massachusetts, to this very day. Dark, atmospheric re-enactments and expert interviews explore the hysteria and panic that overtook the devout Puritan community and led to the imprisonment of over 200 innocent people and the execution of 20.

A rare clip from 1994 warning of the dangers that lurk in America: homosexuals and Satanists.

When a beloved varsity quarterback disappears during the "Satanic Panic" of the late 1980s, a struggling high school heavy metal band of outcasts realize they can capitalize on the town’s sudden interest in the occult by building a reputation as a Satanic metal band, until a bizarre series of murders, kidnappings, and reported "supernatural activity" triggers a leather-studded witch hunt that leads directly back to them.

Dabbling in the occult is widespread and often thought of as harmless entertainment. But this video shows why it is dangerous to get involved with spiritism, fortune telling, witchcraft, magic, and Satanism. The program introduces the real life stories of those who have been involved in these activities and shows the way out based upon a Biblical perspective.

Hack-O-Lantern is a horror movie set during Halloween, featuring a slasher killer and a cult worshipping the devil. It follows a rock band, a comedian, and a boy as they encounter a masked killer and become entangled in a satanic ritual. The movie contains gore, nudity, and Halloween-themed elements.

Murder, rape, satanism and necrophilia is the staple diet of millions of teenagers who listen to the lyrics of extreme heavy metal music. This World investigates the potential links between "death metal" and a series of gruesome crimes around the world. In Italy a group of young death metal fans formed a satanic cult called the Beasts of Satan. At least four gruesome killings resulted. But death metal musicians deny that they have any responsibility for the actions of people who profess to be their fans. With exclusive access to the families, one of the killers and graphic police footage, the film tells the inside story for the first time. We hear from the musicians, the children and the parents from Oslo to California and ask just how far can music go in its ability to shock, and just how damaging might it be?