The Satanic panic is a moral panic consisting of over 12,000 unsubstantiated cases of Satanic ritual abuse (SRA, sometimes known as ritual abuse, ritualistic abuse, organized abuse, or sadistic ritual abuse) starting in North America in the 1980s.
On October 20, 1983, the City Police Department received an alarming series of reports regarding unusual and disturbing activities linked to a recently released horror film titled *The Baphomet Seance*. The film, described by its distributors as a psychological thriller, has raised significant public concern due to its controversial themes involving satanic rituals, false seances, the use of Ouija boards, and alleged demonic possession. The concerns have escalated as several citizens have reported being affected by these themes in ways that range from mental distress to physical harm, with some claiming the movie has had a direct influence on the disappearance of individuals.
The Baphomet Seance was subsequently banned and erased from history as a casualty of the satanic panic… until now. There has been an incredible amount to buzz and excitement surrounding the resurrection of this forgotten 80’s horror film. The re-release is imminent but the question remains, would you watch it? Or do you think it should be banned again?
