Lunatics Radio Hour: The History of Horror
The Lunatics ProjectLunatics Radio Hour is a non-fiction history podcast about the history of horror and the horror of history. Each episode explores real, documented events where fear, violence, survival, and the unknown shaped human lives and cultures. The show also traces how historical events influenced film, examining how real-world horrors became the stories and images that appear on screen.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 231 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmHistoryFilm History | |||
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Have you ever felt like someone was watching you from outside your house? It's an (overdue) honor to present this real scary story from K.L. Mill.
If you want to walk down memory lane with us, you can listen to The Man With The Axe (the very first... more
In 1855, a bizarre incident in Toronto escalated into one of the city’s strangest riots. After a fight broke out between clowns from a visiting circus and members of a volunteer firefighting company, tensions quickly spiraled. What began as a confron... more
This week Abby sits down with Kate Rotunda to talk through her classifications of horror villains. You can read Kate's original article HERE.
Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available i... more
Before Salem, there was Connecticut.
In this episode of Lunatics Radio Hour, Abby Brenker sits down with historian Josh Hutchinson to explore the Connecticut Witch Trials, which spanned 1647 to 1697 and led to 11 executions decades before the events... more
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Apple Podcasts5TING Ting 23
United States2 months ago - Complex review
Abby=good
Alan=bad
Apple Podcasts3devil zillaUnited Statesa year ago - Alan is unbearable
Let me start by saying I’ve been listening for a while, a few years, and I love the topics. I love horror movies and history and Abby does an amazing job selecting, researching, and discussing great content. Each of the three stars go only to her. I’ve had to turn off s few episodes because Alan is literally unbearable. He does no preparation, has no background knowledge of any of the topics, comes in critical of Abby’s every word, then drops the “you’ve never heard of ____?!?!” And proceeds to ... more
Apple Podcasts3SarahpghUnited Statesa year ago - Abby and Alan are great
Abby and Alan have a great dynamic and really know how to keep their audience engaged.
Audible5Amazon CustomerUnited Statesa year ago - You guys seem to not like any movies.
The last episode, you guys put on about demonic possession. It just seems like every single movie you disliked. In fact, the only movie you even gave a positive spin on was the one that your friends made. It gets a little frustrating, listening to this podcast because I really want to get the information, but I feel like all the Pokémon talk, and hating all horror movies, especially beloved classics like the exorcist Rosemary‘s baby and the witch kind of turns me off. I’ve noticed that lately. Y... more
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Apple Podcasts | #98 | United States/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #43 |  United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #219 |  Canada/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #26 |  Saudi Arabia/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #33 |  Denmark/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #38 |  Brazil/TV & Film/Film History |
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This show explores real historical horrors and the impact of fear on people, cultures, and cinema. Each episode tends to center on documented events, mysteries, or phenomena that shaped narratives in film and popular culture, from witch trials and colonial histories to survival psychology and folklore. A standout trait is the show's blend of rigorous history with eerie storytelling, occasionally featuring short fiction that's clearly labeled. Potential listeners who enjoy learning the historical roots behind scary stories, and those curious about how real events influence horror cinema, are likely to find this engaging and unique.
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this podcast launched 6 years ago and published 231 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Kate Rotunda
2. Josh Hutchinson
3. Joseph Hare
4. LindaAnn Lo Schiavo
5. Curtis A. Deeter
6. Benjamin Cooper
7. Warren Benedetto
8. Sarah Jane Justice
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