Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of Horror

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Lunatics Radio Hour is a non-fiction history podcast about the history of horror and the horror of history. Each episode explores real, documented events where fear, violence, survival, and the unknown shaped human lives and cultures. The show also traces how historical events influenced film, examining how real-world horrors became the stories and images that appear on screen.Topics include dark history, psychological phenomena, folklore rooted in fact, and the historical roots of horror cinema. Most episodes focus on researched historical subjects. Occasional short fiction stories are included and clearly labeled.If you’re drawn to the darker side of hi...

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Recent episodes

  • Episode 215 - The History of The Hellraiser Franchise: Part 2Oct 31, 2026 · 49 min
  • Episode 214 - The History of The Hellraiser Franchise: Part 1Oct 27, 2026 · 47 min
  • Episode 213 - The History of SéancesOct 20, 2026 · 29 min
  • Episode 212 - The History of Full Moon MadnessOct 13, 2026 · 37 min
  • Episode 211 - The History of Black Cat SuperstitionOct 6, 2026 · 26 min
  • Episode 210 - The History of Atomic Horror: Part 3 - Nuclear WinterSep 29, 2026 · 42 min
  • Episode 209 - The History of Atomic Horror: Part 2 - Attack of The MutantsSep 22, 2026 · 50 min
  • Episode 208 - The History of Atomic Horror: Part 1 - The Atomic AgeSep 15, 2026 · 36 min
  • Episode 207 - The History of Divining and Dowsing RodsSep 8, 2026 · 42 min
  • Episode 206 - The History of Victorian Era Death RitualsSep 1, 2026 · 44 min

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