To promote the release of their new book on 1980s satanism paranoia, satanic panic. Rona jaffe, spectacular optical, third eye cinema podcast. Last month, our own debi moore reported on the upcoming release of spectacular opticals upcoming. What we can learn from the satanic panic of the 1980s vicejune 27, 2016 by robert dayton. Spectacular optical is a smallpress publisher of cult film and pop culture books based in canada. January 22, 2018 march 5, 2018 jim morazzini books, kenny skateboard decks, kid power, lost girls. Christmas horror on film and television, to be released in the last quarter of 2017. Canadian publisher spectacular optical already made a strong impression on fans of cult pop culture with kid power.
A highly readable anthology cum dissertation on the absurd satanic panic scare that more or less drove the socioculture of 1980s america, editors kierla janisse and paul. May 21, 2018 cockfight is the fifth book from canadian micropublisher spectacular optical lost girls, yuletide terror, satanic panic and kid power. After snagging a copy while in montreal, i finally finished reading spectacular opticals second release, satanic panic. May 20, 2015 the second book by canadian micropublisher spectacular optical, satanic panic. Satanic panic details the cultural fears surrounding magic, music and the occult in the 1980s. Compilation of satanic panicera christian propaganda videos made by paul corupe, coeditor of spectacular opticals book satanic panic. Spectacular opticals book two, satanic panic launches this summer. Step into the erotic fantasy world of jean rollin in this. What inspired you to go the smallpress route with these books. Popcultural paranoia in the 1980s by kierla janisse. Satanic panic hardcover collectors set now available from fab. The phantasmagorical cinema of jean rollin, sale, satanic panic, spectacular optical, yuletide terror.
Nov 22, 2015 trailer made for a talk and clip show in hobart, tasmania on dec 1, 2015. Popcultural paranoia in the 1980s is probably my favorite book that i have read this year. Canadian micropublisher spectacular optical is pleased to announce a new book focused on the career of french fantasy and horror filmmaker jean rollin, lost girls. Kid power, the first book by your company spectacular optical was about child empowerment in film. Popcultural paranoia in the 1980s, offers an unprecedented and indepth exploration of how a controversial culture war played out during the decade, from the publication of the memoir michelle remembers in 1980 to the end of the mcmartin satanic ritual abuse. Kierla janisse is the owner and editorinchief of spectacular optical, founder of the miskatonic institute of horror studies and author of the books house of. In 1980s north america, everywhere you turned there were warnings about a widespread evil conspiracy to indoctrinate the vulnerable. Christmas horror in film and television, which will be released in fall of 2017.
Popcultural paranoia in the 1980s, an exhaustive compilation of essays that further reinforces just what a whackedout decade the eighties truly were. Comedy and horror, its always a delicate genre with not alot of good movies. Satanic panic documents pop culture paranoia cult mtl. Through our film production arm, we support the creation of.
Spectacular optical launches preorders for satanic panic. The sale begins on friday january 19th, 2018 and runs through friday february 9th, 2018. Mar 21, 2017 lost girls is the third book in spectacular opticals ongoing series of limited run film and pop culture books, which includes kid power. In addition to our collectible print books, throughout the year we bring you articles, essays and interviews with established and emerging genre filmmakers, artists, curators and exhibitors on our website. In addition to her monster fest duties, kierla also runs spectacular optical publications satanic panic. Pop cultural paranoia in the 1980s 2015 and will precede the previously announced yuletide terror. It was a panic because none of these fundamentalist fever dreams were ever based on credible threats, and society eventually had to turn to other scapegoats when the doomsday predictions failed to materialize.
In addition to our collectible print books, throughout the year we bring you articles, essays and. One year later, spectacular optical unveils its second tome, satanic panic. Oct 08, 2015 the second in indie publishing company spectacular opticals slate of pop culture analysis texts, satanic panic is an essential resource for understanding this momentary mass hysteria, exploring in depth both the causes of the craze and the effects it had on eighties society and beyond. Canuxploitation, indie press spectacular optical launched its book arm last year with kid power. Christmas horror on film and television at the end of last year, the roster of. Yuletide terror, your new guide to christmas horror movies and tv spectacular opticals latest release has a lot of. Satanism, satanic panic, false claims, united states. An indiegogo campaign launches tomorrow where you can.
Popcultural paranoia in the 1980s, the new book from spectacular optical. The second book by canadian micropublisher spectacular optical, satanic panic. The creation of a contemporary legend victor, jeffrey s. Lost girls is the third book in spectacular opticals ongoing series of limited run film and pop culture books, which includes kid power. This book seems to be more about the scary puberty years where one would flirt with evil. At over 350 pages, this book is loaded with goodness or should i say badness. Spectacular optical publications is a smallpress publisher of cult film and pop culture books based in canada.
Spectacular optical, the canadian publisher who has brought us literary delights satanic panic and lost girls. And to celebrate it, well be screening one of the films featured prominently in the book for its integration. Popcultural paranoia in the 1980s, offers an unprecedented and indepth exploration of how a controversial culture war played out during the decade, from the publication of the memoir michelle remembers in 1980 to the end of the mcmartin satanic ritual abuse trial in 1990. This new anthology, set to be released for christmas 2017, is the latest addition to spectacular opticals line of cult film and pop culture books including kid power. Dec 01, 2015 satanic panic launch, hobart, tasmania dec 1, 2015 by spectacular optical publications briony kidd introduces the satanic panic book launch presentation by spectacular optical publications michael helms, dick dale and cherry bites at monsterfest 2015 by spectacular optical publications. Popcultural paranoia in the 1980s offers an indepth exploration of how a controversial culture war played out during the decade, from the publication of the memoir michelle remembers in 1980 to the end of the mcmartin satanic ritual abuse trial in 1990. Spectacular opticals book two, satanic panic launches.
Popcultural paranoia in the 1980s, editor kierla janisse and several of the collections contributors spoke to fantastic fest 2015 attendees about their firsthand experiences with the satan worship panic that spawned demonization campaigns against heavy metal and dungeons and dragons. Published by janisses own micropress imprint spectacular optical out. The phantasmagorical cinema of jean rollin, penned by all women critics, scholars and film historians. A new book recalls the 1980s fear of teenage satan worship, and its effect on pop culture. Heres a synopsis from the spectacular optical website in the 1980s, everywhere you turned there were warnings about a widespread evil conspiracy to indoctrinate the vulnerable through the media they consumed. Pop cultural paranoia in the 1980s is available now from spectacular optical and is in stock.
Satanic panic is the second book from spectacular optical. Satanic panic studies this moral frenzy from a vast array of perspectives in fascinating depth, outlining the fears of anxious parents and a confused mainstream culture about teens supposedly embroiled in satanic cults and potentially carrying out ritual abuse, devil worship, suicide or murder at any given moment. Trailer made for a talk and clip show in hobart, tasmania on dec 1, 2015. Spectacular opticals book two, satanic panic launches this. Satanic panic launch, hobart, tasmania dec 1, 2015 by spectacular optical publications briony kidd introduces the satanic panic book launch presentation by spectacular optical publications michael helms. The hysteria known as the satanic panic made its way through every popculture pathway in the 80s. Yuletide terror, your new guide to christmas horror movies and tv spectacular opticals latest release has a lot of cheer to spread. Mar 31, 2015 spectacular opticals book two, satanic panic launches this summer. Now, the company is in the midst of an indiegogo campaign for its. Satanic panic is just under the good movies in this genre, its worth watching once but i dont need to watch it again in the future. Spectacular optical launch christmas horror compendium.
Jul 30, 2015 one year later, spectacular optical unveils its second tome, satanic panic. Coupled with the release of her new book coedited with paul corupe satanic. From con artists to pranksters and moralists to martyrs, the book captures the untold story of how the satanic panic was fought on the pop culture frontlines and the serious consequences it had for many involved. Popcultural paranoia in the 1980s offers an indepth exploration of how a controversial culture war played out during the decade, from the publication of the memoir michelle remembers in 1980 to the end of the mcmartin a. Popcultural paranoia in the 1980s and founded the miskatonic institute of horror studies, which has branches in montreal and london, with a us branch opening later in the year. Spectacular optical s book two, satanic panic launches this summer. Genre publisher spectacular optical launches preorders. This percolating cultural hysteria, now known as the satanic panic, was both illuminated and propagated through almost every pop culture pathway in the 1980s. What we can learn from the satanic panic of the 1980s. Christmas horror on film and television is a gift for genre lovers spectacular optical turns their attention towards santa slayings, krampus killings. Popcultural paranoia in the 1980s is a new book from spectacular optical. This percolating cultural hysteria, now known as the satanic panic, not only sought. The book also features case studies on thee temple ov psychick youth and long island acid king killer ricky kasso.
Christmas horror in film and television, which will be released in fall of. Nov 11, 2015 at over 350 pages, this book is loaded with goodness or should i say badness. The phantasmagorical cinema of jean rollin, is prepping to issue their next book. New contributors revealed for holidaythemed book yuletide. A collection of essays from various authors, the book seeks to explore the phenomena of the 1980s satanic. Popcultural paranoia in the 1980s, offers an unprecedented and indepth. Oct 01, 2015 coupled with the release of her new book coedited with paul corupe satanic. Jun 01, 2015 the second book by canadian micropublisher spectacular optical,satanic panic. Explore spectacular optical publicationss 288 photos on flickr.
Of course, there are still people who believe this, though. Join miskatonic founder kierla janisse and authors gavin baddeley and david flint for the lecture and launch of satanic panic. Spectacular optical announces new book horror world. A collection of essays from various authors, the book seeks to explore the phenomena of the 1980s satanic panic in its various facets, forms, and reactions. Satanic panic was initially issued by spectacular optical in a.
Spectacular opticals inaugural anthology book of essays and interviews, all about the cool and inspiring kids of cult film and television. Jan 22, 2018 get more than 30% off all spectacular optical books january 19february 9. Satanic panic is the second book in spectacular opticals slate of popculture essay collections. Popcultural paranoia in the 1980s kierla janisse and paul corupes superb history revives the eighties in. Books scary things on the page everything is scary. Well, spectacular optical isnt a small publisher i pitched on the book as an outside party, it is my publishing company that i own. Christmas horror on film and television at the end of last year, the roster of contributors was pretty robust already.
Aug 29, 2017 spectacular optical, the canadian publisher who has brought us literary delights satanic panic and lost girls. If you are a fan of horror, history, music, gaming or hell, even. Pop cultural paranoia in the 1980s and a rare 35mm screening of occult fave evilspeak. Popcultural paranoia in the 1980s, offers an unprecedented and indepth exploration of how a controversial culture. Feb 27, 2016 compilation of satanic panic era christian propaganda videos made by paul corupe, coeditor of spectacular optical s book satanic panic. When spectacular optical announced its holidaythemed book yuletide terror. Popcultural paranoia in the 1980s, editor kierla janisse and several of the collections contributors spoke to fantastic fest 2015 attendees about their firsthand experiences with the satan worship panic that spawned demonization campaigns against heavy metal and dungeons and dragons, eventually. The second book by canadian micropublisher spectacular optical,satanic panic. The second in indie publishing company spectacular opticals slate of pop culture analysis texts, satanic panic is an essential resource for understanding this momentary mass hysteria, exploring in depth both the causes of the craze and the effects it had on eighties society and beyond.