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XXIII. Snuff Films Urban Legends

    • Society & Culture

Snuff films, the stuff of nightmares, are rumoured to depict real-life acts of violence and murder, concealed within the guise of cinematic productions. But are they fact or fiction? Join us as we investigate the origins of these sinister stories and examine the cultural and psychological factors that have perpetuated their existence.


Let’s explore the blurred lines between reality and myth and discuss the role that moral panic, censorship, and technological advancements have played in shaping these dark narratives. For those with a morbid curiosity or a fascination with the macabre, this episode will provide a thought-provoking and chilling exploration of the urban legends that have fueled our darkest fears.
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Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com or click below.

For more information on the show, to find all our social accounts and to ensure you are up to date on all we do, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/urbanlegendsfolklore⁠

Snuff films, the stuff of nightmares, are rumoured to depict real-life acts of violence and murder, concealed within the guise of cinematic productions. But are they fact or fiction? Join us as we investigate the origins of these sinister stories and examine the cultural and psychological factors that have perpetuated their existence.


Let’s explore the blurred lines between reality and myth and discuss the role that moral panic, censorship, and technological advancements have played in shaping these dark narratives. For those with a morbid curiosity or a fascination with the macabre, this episode will provide a thought-provoking and chilling exploration of the urban legends that have fueled our darkest fears.
Support the show


Support the show and join the team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/urbanlegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lukemordue.com or click below.

For more information on the show, to find all our social accounts and to ensure you are up to date on all we do, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/urbanlegendsfolklore⁠

44 min

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