1960s–1970s: The Satanic Cult Explosion & How the Media Blew It Out of Proportion

What happens when fear spreads faster than facts?

This week on Harlots of Spooktalk, Tiffany, LD, and Karli dive into one of the most controversial cultural phenomena of the twentieth century—the rise of public fear surrounding alleged satanic cults during the late 1960s and 1970s.

As counterculture movements, new religious groups, occult symbolism, and shocking crimes made headlines, many Americans became convinced that secret satanic organizations were operating in the shadows. Television specials, newspapers, books, and rumors fueled widespread anxiety, often blurring the line between documented events, speculation, and sensational storytelling.

In this episode, we'll explore what actually happened dur ...