1980s

When demons became real thanks to ratings-based Satanic Panic

The Exorcist

1973 [1981]. By William Peter Blatty. Directed by William Freidkin.

Dark Night of the Scarecrow

1981. By J.D. Feigelson. Directed by Frank De Felitta.

The Eagle’s Nest: Dungeons & Dragons

1981. Directed by Gary Greenwald.

Praise the Lord: Satanic Backmasking

1982. By Paul Crouch, jr.. Directed by Paul and Jan Crouch.

Evilspeak

1981 [1983]. By Joseph Garofalo & Eric Weston. Directed by Eric Weston.

Geraldo (Daytime)

Geraldo Specials

Doctor Detroit

1983 [1984]. By Bruce Jay Friedman. Directed by Michael Pressman.

They entered as muzak and stayed as family.

AYBS

1972 – 1985. By David Croft & Jeremy Lloyd. Directed by Bernard Thompson.

Star Hustler

1972 – 1985. By David Croft & Jeremy Lloyd. Directed by Bernard Thompson.

Fright Night

The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane

1977 [1986]. By Laird Koenig. Directed by Nicolas Gessner.

They Live!

1988 [1989]. By John Carpenter & Ray Nelson (story). Directed by John Carpenter.