A selection of predictably hysterical and ill-informed British TV documentaries and discussion shows from the height of the Video Nasty moral panic.
Tag: mass hysteria
Satanic Panic: When British TV Viewers Were Traumatised By The Omen
How the TV broadcast of the horror classic caused religious hysteria and fears of demonic possession.
Infantilising Britain: A Lesson From History
Looking back at the hysterical, evidence-free report on ‘sexualisation’ by Reg Bailey, the man the BBFC want to oversee their appeals committee.
Depraved And Corrupting: The Complete Video Nasties
The definitive visual guide to the most notorious films of the 1980s.
Temple Of Set Founder Michael Aquino Has Left The Physical Realm
The controversial Satanic leader has allegedly expired.
Another Dopey Halloween Moral Panic
Your annual hysterical warning about evil monsters slipping dubious substances into trick or treat candy.
Future Shock: Alvin Toffler’s Study Of Information Overload
The fear of technological progress, end times panic and Orson Welles’ apocalyptic documentary films.
Clowns To The Left Of Me, Jokers To The Right…
The moral panic over Joker is a depressing throwback to video nasty hysteria.
Bad Research And Block Heads – Government Censorship And Compliant Pressure Groups
The Great British tradition of forcing through bad laws with a combination of manipulated hysteria and biased research from prohibitionist organisations.
Exposing The Satanic Web: More 1980s Satanic Panic Hysteria
More Satanic Panic VHS insanity from the dark days of the 1980s.
Moral Panics, Media Manipulation And Kneejerk Legislation – How Bad Laws Happen
It’s never a good idea to pass sweeping legislation while emotions are running high – especially if it is because of coordinated and cynical campaigns that sweep facts under the carpet.