Satanic Panic + ’80s Metal Set the Scene for New Streaming Series

The satan is getting some strong gigs these days. The Satanic panic that swept the U.S. by way of the ’80s appears to be gaining renewed media focus. Add that to the recognition of Stranger Issues 4‘s beloved metalhead character Eddie Munson, and you’ll perceive why Peacock, NBC’s streaming TV service, desires its personal present that capitalizes on the period of satan hysteria and ’80s metallic.

So it emerged on Friday (Aug. 5) that Peacock has greenlit a brand new sequence, really known as Hysteria!, set when America was coated in wide-sweeping however unfounded ritualistic abuse claims, as many spiritual teams tried to say heavy metallic was an evil affect.

The Hollywood Reporter stated the present facilities round a highschool heavy metallic band. “When their college’s beloved varsity quarterback disappears, the band members capitalize on their city’s sudden curiosity within the occult by constructing a status as a satanic metallic band,” a synopsis says. “Till, that’s, a weird sequence of murders, kidnappings and reported supernatural exercise sparks a witch hunt that leads again to the group.”

NBCUniversal president Liza Katz remarked, “Our upcoming thriller sequence Hysteria! will discover the advanced world of the Satanic panic, set amidst ‘80s nostalgia, thriller, heavy metallic and an all-American setting.” It is directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein (Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves).

Satanic panic nonetheless exists within the U.S. In July, organizers of the Tennessee Steel Devastation Music Competition confronted with the wrath of native residents who opposed the music they deliberate to deliver there. Per WBBJ Information, some wished the competition canceled, anxious over associations with the occult.

“There are plenty of deeply spiritual individuals in that city who really feel like we’re going to be opening a portal to hell, and summoning Devil, and corrupting their kids, which is fairly humorous as a result of we’re all very nice individuals,” stated Raven Moonla, co-owner of the promotion firm behind the fest.