Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of Horror – Details, episodes & analysis

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Abby and Alan continue their conversation about superhero history and horror. Diving into the most iconic superheroes of all time, and the best examples of superhero horror. 

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Listen in as Abby and Alan discuss the origins of superhero horror, starting with the earliest instances of folk heros, and the very first superhero comics. From Hugo Hercules to Robinhood, the Scarlett Pimpernel and Namor the Submariner.

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Listen in as Abby discusses the dark origins of Valentine’s Day, tracing its roots from ancient Roman rituals to the modern celebration of love. We explore how traditions like Lupercalia influenced the holiday and examine the lesser-known stories of St. Valentine and the evolution of Cupid.

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Sources

• Time Magazine article by Kat Moon: The Truth About the Connection Between Valentine’s Day and the Ancient Roman Festival of Lupercalia
• NPR article by Arnie Seipel: The Dark Origins of Valentine’s Day 
• Time Article by Rachel E. Greenspan: Cherubic Cupid is Everywhere on Valentine’s Day
• Smithsonian Magazine Article by Lisa Bitel The Gory Origins of Valentine's Day
• Historic UK article by Ellen Castelow St Valentines Day
• Good Housekeeping article by Marisa Lascala 15 Best Valentine's Day Horror Movies for People Who Want Their Hearts Racing

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Abby and Alan discuss the true events that inspired the Amityville Horror book and film series. A horrific crime that leads to extensive paranormal and haunting claims. The Amityville Horror rocked then nation and went on to inspire over 30 sequels and remakes. Do you believe?

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Abby and Alan present the scariest stories from Lunatics Radio Hour. Sit back and relax as we send shivers down your spine. 

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Abby and Alan explore the history of The Waverly Hills Sanatorium and Tuberculosis in the United States. We were lucky enough to have our friends Robin and Bob (of Bob’s Short Story Hour and Hidden Oaks) share their first hand possibly paranormal experiences visiting Waverly Hills.

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Abby and Alan present stories about Ouija! The first story is read beautifully by Nadia Rausa (from One to a Thousand), an excerpt from The Seven Purposes. The second story is written by Abby Brenker and narrated by the one and only Kevin Murphy.

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Abby and Alan talk about the history and evolution of Ouija boards, spirit boards and talking boards. Ouija started as a device to contact spirits during the Spiritualism movement in the United States, but turned into a fun game for kids and finally to a spooky way to summon demons.

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Abby and Alan unpack the dense history of every single Halloween film ever made. Starting with the original Halloween from 1978, directed by John Carpenter and starring Jamie Lee Curtis. And ending with Halloween Kills, currently in theaters. Part two will pick up with Halloween H20. Part one covers all films from the original through The Curse of Michael Meyers. Listen back for that.

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Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.

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Abby and Alan unpack the dense history of every single Halloween film ever made. Starting with the original Halloween from 1978, directed by John Carpenter and starring Jamie Lee Curtis. And ending with Halloween Kills, currently in theaters. Part one leaves off after the discussion of the 6th film. Part two will pick up with Halloween H20. 

Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback.

Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.

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