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The Lunatics Radio Hour Podcast, exploring the History of Horror.

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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
What's a better way to kick off the fall than by watching films that will prepare you for the impending nuclear winter! Written by contributor Kate Rotunda. buff.ly/RefXuW8
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The Best Atomic Horror
What's a better way to kick off fall than by watching films that will prepare you for the impending nuclear winter! Here is my list of the best atomic horror that are sure to make you laugh at the…
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Today we conclude our three part series on the history of Atomic Horror with a discussion around Nuclear Winter and films that explore the bleakness that comes after the war ends. Listen to episode 210 of the Lunatics Radio Hour podcast for more. #darkhistory #horrorhistory #filmhistory
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
New York City's Rich History of Vampire Parties (!!!) buff.ly/NmiBq2F
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New York City's Rich History of Vampire Parties
Recently a friend asked me if I knew much about vampire history in New York. I didn’t. Mostly because there isn’t much from a historic perspective, the closest is the New England Vampire Panic. The…
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
There was a defining feature of Victorian life that is especially interesting from a horror perspective: Death was everywhere. buff.ly/jwq30sQ
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
How this painting influenced Frankenstein and The Fall of The House of Usher: buff.ly/Z69Tetr
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How The Nightmare Painting Influenced Frankenstein and The Fall of The House of Usher
In my research, I’ve come across this painting so. many. times. It is a piece of art that’s absolutely terrifying. Today I decided to look up its history. And guess what? It may have inspired some of…
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
In the 1950s and 1960s, filmmakers began exploring what radiation and nuclear testing could do to animals, humans, and the environment. buff.ly/RqEuIr3
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Remember when Disney made horror movies? buff.ly/ezVFLdd
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Disney's Dark Films: How The Watcher in the Woods (1980) Defined My Personality
I know I’m not the only one who was traumatized from The Watcher in the Woods (1980), a Disney movie based on the novel by Florence Engel Randall. Watching it back as an adult (which is really hard…
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Earlier this year Alan and I were lucky enough to go to Paris and visit the infamous Catacombs. It didn’t surprise me that it was a claustrophobic experience, but it did surprise me how emotional it was. buff.ly/Mafz165
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The History of The Paris Catacombs
Earlier this year Alan and I were lucky enough to go to Paris and visit the infamous Catacombs. It didn’t surprise me that it was a claustrophobic experience, but it did surprise me how emotional it…
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Listen to episode 208 of the Lunatics Radio Hour podcast, anywhere you listen to podcasts.
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A contagious curse is a prolific horror trope, one typically defined by victims being able to accidentally catch a curse. Like a cold. Movies like Smile, The Ring, Drag Me to Hell, The Grudge, and It Follows come to mind. buff.ly/OFq0bPz
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The Best Contagious Curse Horror Movies
A contagious curse is a prolific horror trope, one typically defined by victims being able to accidentally catch a curse. Like a cold. Movies like Smile, The Ring, Drag Me to Hell, The Grudge, and It…
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Lets talk about some of the best horror movies that were originally plays! buff.ly/KQMD7Pq
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The Best Horror Movies Based on Plays
When I found out that Dial M for Murder was first a play, I got curious about other horror and thriller films that were first written for the stage. Here are the best horror movies based on plays.
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Lets talk about the history of Kaiju films. buff.ly/kAJ3HdK
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The History of Kaiju Films
One of my favorite topics that we ever covered on Lunatics Radio Hour was the history of Kaiju films. Partially because of how passionate Alan is about the subject. But I also love the energy of…
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This week, we trace the history of dowsing rods, from their use in European mining to their role in divination and supernatural folklore. Listen to episode 207 of Lunatics Radio Hour wherever you get your podcasts.
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Brompton Cemetery opened in 1840 in West London as part of the city’s response to overcrowded and unsanitary churchyard burials. It is one of London’s “Magnificent Seven” cemeteries. buff.ly/kc21zHf
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The History of London's Brompton Cemetery | The Lunatics Project
Brompton Cemetery opened in 1840 in West London as part of the city’s response to overcrowded and unsanitary churchyard burials. It is one of London’s “Magnificent Seven” cemeteries, a group of…
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Listen to Episode 206 of Lunatics Radio Hour. buff.ly/Erp5q5f
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Watch Voices Carry this week on Tubi or Plex! Along with these great films. buff.ly/SY3KGmq
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10 Haunted New Home & Inheritance Horror Movies - HorrorBuzz
From gothic mansions to gifted dream homes, these 10 horror movies prove an inherited or new house is never as safe as it looks. See where to stream each one.
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Established in 1840, Brompton Cemetery was built as part of London’s response to overcrowded inner-city graveyards and became one of the “Magnificent Seven.” buff.ly/Joj7kmQ
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
What exactly is a witch bottle, and why were people burying bottles filled with bodily fluids, nails, pins, hair, and other objects? buff.ly/Erp5q5f
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The Scary Scuffle is coming to an end! Episode 204 is the finale of our horror sequel villain tournament, and the remaining contenders are going head-to-head to determine who deserves to be crowned the ultimate champion.
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Come with me inside the Paris Catacombs.
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The History of The Paris Catacombs | The Lunatics Project
Deep beneath the streets of Paris sits one of the most unsettling places in the world: the Paris Catacombs. Built from abandoned limestone quarries and filled with the remains of more than six…
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Sighișoara, Romania at night.
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
This week on Lunatics Radio Hour, we're digging into the history of horror sequels. From the early Universal monster follow-ups of the 1930s to the franchise boom of the 1980s and today's legacy sequels, horror turned the sequel into one of cinema's most successful business models.
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Did you know that Disney tried to make horror movies?
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Disney's Dark Films: How The Watcher in the Woods (1980) Defined My Personality
I know I’m not the only one who was traumatized from The Watcher in the Woods (1980), a Disney movie based on the novel by Florence Engel Randall. Watching it back as an adult (which is really hard…
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Did you know Disney made horror films in the 80s?
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Disney's Dark Films: How The Watcher in the Woods (1980) Defined My Personality
I know I’m not the only one who was traumatized from The Watcher in the Woods (1980), a Disney movie based on the novel by Florence Engel Randall. Watching it back as an adult (which is really hard…
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
This week on Lunatics Radio Hour we're talking through the fascinating history of horror taglines. We get into the history of film marketing, the evolution of taglines and some of the most iconic of all time. Lunatics Radio Hour - Episode #201. buff.ly/6WTzjIX
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Highgate Cemetery is one of London’s most atmospheric historic sites, where Victorian ambition meets slow, beautiful decay. Established in 1839, it became a prestigious resting place filled with elaborate tombs, winding paths, and towering monuments. buff.ly/eSiCcDD
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
A contagious curse is a prolific horror trope, one typically defined by victims being able to accidentally catch a curse. Like a cold. Movies like Smile, The Ring, Drag Me to Hell, The Grudge, and It Follows come to mind. Here are the very best.
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The Best Contagious Curse Horror Movies
A contagious curse is a prolific horror trope, one typically defined by victims being able to accidentally catch a curse. Like a cold. Movies like Smile, The Ring, Drag Me to Hell, The Grudge, and It…
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Let's talk about Obsession. As I knew it would be, it was fantastic. More importantly for independent film, it has been a commercial success.
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Obsession, Project Hail Mary and Stories That Stay With You
Let's talk about Obsession. As I knew it would be, it was fantastic. More importantly for independent film, it has been a commercial success. The movie was made for about $1 million, and it has…
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Come with us as we drive through the Carpathian Mountains in Romania.
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
In Episode 200 of Lunatics Radio Hour, we trace the history of the Final Girl, from early horror literature and film to the slasher boom of the 1970s and 1980s, and explore how characters like Laurie Strode, Sidney Prescott, and others helped shape the genre. buff.ly/WIkplx7
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Movies like Smile, The Ring, Drag Me to Hell, The Grudge, and It Follows are fantastic in their own, unique ways. But they share one common, core element. They all center around curses that can be passed from one victim to another. Here are the best contagious curse horror movies. buff.ly/LaPMAkp
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Catedral de Santa María la Real de la Almudena in Madrid.
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Belief in contagious curses appears across many cultures, where misfortune is thought to be transferable through objects, symbols, or proximity. From ancient ritual taboos to later folkloric traditions, these ideas often reflect attempts to explain illness, disaster, and bad luck.
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EPISODES | Lunatics Project
The Lunatics Radio Hour podcast deep dives into the history of horror and the craft of modern day storytelling. Listen to all epsiodes here.
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
This week on Lunatics Radio Hour, we talk about the folklore associated with masks across cultures, the psychology of masks and why they work so well in horror. Episode 198, anywhere you listen to podcasts. buff.ly/pYz97A1
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Deep beneath the streets of Paris sits one of the most unsettling places in the world: the Paris Catacombs. Built from abandoned limestone quarries and filled with the remains of more than six million people, the tunnels have become a symbol of the city’s darker history. buff.ly/gcfIJ9h
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
It is the high season for summer horror blockbusters. Blockbusters are big budget films, not indie-art house movies. We’re talking about films that come with shiny, sparkly marketing campaigns...https://buff.ly/yrdJJXh
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
The jump scare is often associated with modern horror, but its development spans the history of cinema itself. Early filmmakers experimented with sudden visual shocks long before sound and editing made them more precise and effective.
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EPISODES | Lunatics Project
The Lunatics Radio Hour podcast deep dives into the history of horror and the craft of modern day storytelling. Listen to all epsiodes here.
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Scenes (and animals) from Viscri in Romania.
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
This week we talk about the dark history of masks. Lunatics Radio Hour, episode 198, anywhere you listen to podcasts. www.lunaticsproject.com/episodes
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Oslo is known for its mix of medieval roots, 17th-century planning, and modern architecture. It is home to government institutions, museums, and coastal neighborhoods that reflect both its Viking-era origins and its present-day role as a global city.
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Viscri is a Saxon village founded in the 12th century and later settled by German-speaking colonists in Transylvania. It developed as a rural farming community and remained largely unchanged for centuries.
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
In February 1855, residents across Devon, England reported discovering thousands of unusual hoof-like footprints in fresh snow. According to contemporary newspaper accounts, the tracks appeared in dozens of communities and were said to cross walls, rooftops, frozen rivers, and other obstacles.
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The Nightmare was painted by Henry Fuseli in 1781. And went on to inspire some of your favorite horror works.
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How The Nightmare Painting Influenced Frankenstein and The Fall of The House of Usher
In my research, I’ve come across this painting so. many. times. It is a piece of art that’s absolutely terrifying. Today I decided to look up its history. And guess what? It may have inspired some of…
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Viscri Fortified Church was built in the 12th century and later strengthened in the 15th and 16th centuries by the local Saxon community. It was designed as both a place of worship and a defensive structure.
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Sibiu was founded in the 12th century by Saxon settlers and became one of the most important cities in Transylvania. It developed as a major center for trade, crafts, and administration due to its strategic location.
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
This week on Lunatics Radio Hour, we're stepping away from history and into fiction with two chilling short stories: Shadows by Jon Adcock and Family, Like Branches by Marisca Pichette. Lunatics Radio Hour, episode 196 - anywhere you listen to podcast. buff.ly/4KcUUfe
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
The Bell Witch legend is one of the most documented haunt narratives in American folklore, originating in early 19th-century Tennessee. It centers on reported disturbances affecting the Bell family between 1817 and 1820, recorded in later accounts and regional histories.
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EPISODES | Lunatics Project
The Lunatics Radio Hour podcast deep dives into the history of horror and the craft of modern day storytelling. Listen to all epsiodes here.
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Located in Paris’s Bastille district, Dr. Feelgood became one of the city’s best-known rock and metal bars after opening in the early 2010s. Named after the legendary British pub-rock band and the famous Mötley Crüe album.
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Many well-known horror films have their roots in the theatre. Plays provided early frameworks for suspense, confined settings, and psychological tension that later translated naturally into cinema. buff.ly/g2eeXDR #HorrorHistory #FilmHistory #Theatre
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The Best Horror Movies Based on Plays
When I found out that Dial M for Murder was first a play, I got curious about other horror and thriller films that were first written for the stage. Here are the best horror movies based on plays.
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Lunatics Project @lunaticsproject.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
The Circle of Lebanon at Highgate Cemetery was constructed in 1839 as part of the original West Cemetery design. It is centered around a large cedar of Lebanon tree, which predates the cemetery itself and was incorporated into the layout.
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