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The Necronomicon in The Evil Dead Franchise

April 20, 2020 by Mary Farnstrom Leave a Comment

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After Lovecraft introduced The Necronomicon (1927), it traveled far and wide within horror-lore and culture. This book has now been used in horror franchises over the last forty years; in the very spirit in which it was created, it has appeared with the interest of expanding upon a universe that develops something truly ancient and terrifying. Less than a week ago we discussed … [Read more...] about The Necronomicon in The Evil Dead Franchise

A Look Into the Succubus

March 2, 2020 by Mary Farnstrom Leave a Comment

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What do we really know about succubi? As far as can be seen from movies and literature, they aren’t usually regarded with fear—although they should be. The idea of a run-in with a succubus, a female sex demon, is usually considered an arousing fantasy—those who have experienced them first-hand would strenuously disagree. There are numerous posts on Reddit that offer details of … [Read more...] about A Look Into the Succubus

From the Original Vampires to Modern Representations in Movies

February 18, 2020 by Mary Farnstrom Leave a Comment

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Have you ever wondered where the modern vampire first appeared within human history? Well, any documentation outside of ancient mythology came with historic value, from credible sources such as historian William of Newburgh. Due to his reputation as a noteworthy and careful historian, his History of English Affairs serves as one of the earliest records of vampire phenomena of … [Read more...] about From the Original Vampires to Modern Representations in Movies

Looking At Satanic Worship, Demons, and Dark Magic Through History and Films

February 15, 2020 by Mary Farnstrom Leave a Comment

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There is always a cause for panic for some when the words "Satanic" or "Devil" worship is uttered—people have gone to jail over such accusations of satanic crimes as recently as the 1990s. The so-called "Satanic Panic" of the eighties and nineties pursued an imaginary evil, yet left so many innocent lives ruined. Unlike the cults that led the victims of Jim Jones, a cult leader … [Read more...] about Looking At Satanic Worship, Demons, and Dark Magic Through History and Films

History of Demons, Possessions, Exorcisms, and the Films They Inspire

January 29, 2020 by Mary Farnstrom Leave a Comment

St. Francis of Borgia Exorcising a Demon

History of Possession and the Church On the topic of possessions, it is widely believed that a person’s mind and soul can be possessed by spirits, whether by man, demon, or god. Prior to the biblical explanation of possession, in ancient Greece, the pagans put an emphasis on the belief that the gods would interfere with their daily lives. Their idea of possession was when a … [Read more...] about History of Demons, Possessions, Exorcisms, and the Films They Inspire

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