Lunatics 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. Topics include dark history, psychological phenomena, folklore rooted in fact, and the historical roots of horror cinema. Most episodes focus on researched historical subjects. Occasional short fiction stories are included and clearly labeled. If you’re drawn to the darker side of history and the real events behind horror films, Lunatics Radio Hour explores where history, fear, and cinema intersect.
Episode 184 - The Babysitter and The Man Upstairs
Episode 166 - The Dark Lore Behind The Wizard of Oz: Part 1
Episode 165 - The History of Friday the 13th: Part Three
Episode 165 - The History of Friday the 13th: Part Three
Episode 165 - The History of Friday the 13th: Part Three
Episode 163 - The History of Friday the 13th: Part One
Lunatics Library 47 - The Player
Episode 134 - Demons and "The Sacrifice Game" with Jenn Wexler and Sean Redlitz
Episode 130 - The Real History That Inspired 'The Exorcist'
Episode 127 - The History of Kaiju Films: Part 3
Episode 127 - The History of Kaiju Films: Part 3
Episode 127 - The History of Kaiju Films: Part 3
Episode 125 - The History of Kaiju Films: Part 1
Episode 114 - Ghost Stories
Lunatics Library 20 - Campfire Tales
Episode 87 - The History of The Halloween Film Franchise: Part 1
