Welcome to this video on the phenomenon known as the “satanic panic.” In the 1980s and early 1990s, there was a widespread fear that Satanic cults were infiltrating society and committing heinous crimes. This fear led to a moral panic that swept across North America and Europe, with people seeing signs of Satanism everywhere, from heavy metal music to children’s toys. The panic had a profound impact on many people’s lives, leading to false accusations, wrongful convictions, and even imprisonment. In this video, hoots takes a closer look at the history of the Satanic panic, its causes, and its lasting effects on society.