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Long before the 1980s had parents burning D&D handbooks and side-eyeing heavy metal, Hollywood was quietly laying the groundwork for full-blown cult hysteria.

In this episode, I trace how horror heavyweights like Rosemary’s Baby, The Exorcist, and The Omen—fuelled by the real-world shadow of the Manson Family murders—paved the path for sensationalized "memoirs" like Michelle Remembers and the wave of Satanic Ritual Abuse conspiracies that followed.

Then, you and I will flip the reel to look at the movies born straight out of that paranoia: from The Believers and The Gate to suburban vampire classic The Lost Boys.

Did movies create the panic, or did the panic make the movies? Grab your pop-corn and your rosary beads...we’re diving in.

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Hollywood loves a good myth, but some "curses" carry a body count. This week, we’re digging into the eerie, the tragic, and the plain old bizarre urban legends haunting the silver screen.

From the famously doomed scripts of the unmade comedy Atuk and the infamous "Superman Curse" to the tragic origins and cultural mythos of the 27 Club, we separate genuine industry exploitation from spooky superstition.

Pop some popcorn, check your contract fine print, and let’s talk about why Tinseltown's darkest stories always seem to come back for a sequel.

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On October 7, 1949, Jean Elizabeth Spangler kissed her daughter goodbye and walked out the door, never to be seen again. Now, 77 years later, we'll piece together the mystery of what happened to this tragic Hollywood star.

Using contemporary sources, new personal accounts, and a slew of insane Hollywood connections, we'll follow the journey of Jean Spangler. This twisting story will take us not only into the very heart of the film industry, but into the darkest corners of the Hollywood machine.

Was Jean Spangler the victim of a vengeful ex-husband? A mafia lord with a grudge to settle? Or a famous leading man with a serious secret to keep?

We'll explore every angle in this mystery deep dive and see if we can put the disappearance of this Hollywood beauty to rest once and for all.

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Get excited! It's officially Spooky Season, and we're kicking things off right with a very special ghost story edition.

That's right. I'm taking you into some of the creepiest stories in Hollywood. Come with me as we explore the most haunted locations, the most tragic ghosts, and the most surprising paranormal experiences that inspired some of your favorite movies.

Are you ready to explore the spooky side of Hollywood? Grab your popcorn and your holy water. It's gonna be good.

NOTE: To get the maximum enjoyment out of this episode, headphones are recommended. Enjoy!

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From Gloria Grahame's marriage to her (former) stepson to the notorious party houses of Beverly Hills - these are the strangest secrets, scandals, and controversies that have cloaked Hollywood in shadow for more than a century.

In this episode, I'll count down the 10 strangest secrets and scandals that turned Tinsel Town upside down.

Just some of the stories we'll talk about include: Joan Crawford's alleged dirty movie, Loretta Young's abandoned and re-adopted daughter, the mysterious Garden of Allah Hotel, a boy's dismembered foot in Van Nuys, the death of Ted Healy, and more.

If you ever wanted to know just how weird, wild, and secretive Hollywood can get, this is the episode for you. Enjoy!

(PS: I think I called Eddie Fisher "Todd" at some point. I caught it. I didn't edit it out. We're all going to live, I promise.)

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When 15-year-old Lois Andrews announced she was marrying 42-year-old comedian George Jessel, America held its breath. Today, it looks like Jessel was also having an affair with the girl's 30-year-old mother.

This is the tragic tale of Lois Andrews. A child showgirl who got her start on the stage of Earl Carroll at just 14 years old. Her winding journey would carry her through the arms of some of the most famous and powerful men in the golden age of Hollywood. But did it bring her peace?

Find out in this winding tale of another tragic Hollywood casualty.

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When Frank Ries killed himself in 1947, no one had any idea it was going to expose one of the darkest secrets in Hollywood history. A whole industry, designed to prey on young girls and movie star hopefuls...

This is the story of Frank Ries. Hollywood royalty and Tinseltown's very own "King of the Obscene."

A Hollywood story I'm willing to bet you've never heard before.

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This week, take a deep dive into one of the darkest sides of Hollywood's Golden Age. We'll be exploring the madams, procurers, and brothels that kept the film colony's thriving sex trade alive.

From infamous figures like Lee Francis to the "Black Widow" who lurked among some of Hollywood's most powerful figures. We'll explore some of the most harrowing and tragic stories from Hollywood's "white slavery" trade, and the people and places that made it happen.

Additional sources:

• J.H. Graham Hollywood Deep Dives
• Madams and Brothels of Golden Hollywood

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