The Ritual Rewind

WhitSEC Films

Ritual Rewind brings you into the darkest corners of 1980s America, uncovering the crimes, conspiracies, and occult fears that shaped a generation. And since it's a podcast where Cassette Culture Met Cult Culture, at the end of the episode we'll recommend a film that we feel pairs well with the week's episode. So... slip in a videotape, sit back, press play, and listen to... The Ritual Rewind. Feel free to reach out to us at hello@theritualrewind.com

  1. The Devil and The Death Metal Murders - The Beasts of Satan

    12 May

    The Devil and The Death Metal Murders - The Beasts of Satan

    A satanic death metal band. A series of disappearances. And bodies buried in the woods outside Milan. In the late 1990s, a group of young musicians known as Beasts of Satan emerged from the underground metal scene of Milan. What began as drug-fueled occult rituals and black masses soon spiraled into something far darker. Teenagers vanished. Bodies turned up burned, hanged, or buried in shallow graves. Police ruled many of the deaths suicides. But one grieving father refused to believe it. For six years, Michele Tollis searched for answers after his son Fabio Tollis and Fabio’s girlfriend Chiara Marino disappeared after a night at a heavy metal club in January 1998. What he uncovered would expose one of the most disturbing cult murder cases in modern Italian history. In this episode of Ritual Rewind, we dive into: The rise of the Beasts of Satan cultOccult rituals, LSD, and “Acid Satanism”The murders of Fabio Tollis & Chiara MarinoThe terrifying confessions of Mario MaccioneThe “Chalet of Horrors” discovered by policeAnd the alleged string of ritualistic deaths tied to the groupWas this true satanic murder? Mass delusion fueled by drugs and paranoia? Or something even darker hiding beneath the surface? 🎧 If you enjoy true crime, cults, satanic panic stories, unsolved mysteries, and dark history, subscribe to Ritual Rewind for weekly deep dives into the darkest crimes of the 1980s and 1990s. #TrueCrime #BeastsOfSatan #SatanicPanic #DeathMetal #CultCrime #RitualRewind #Occult #Italy #TrueCrimeDocumentary #DarkHistory

    18 min
  2. The Devil and The Road Trip Murders - The Lillelid Massacre

    28 Apr

    The Devil and The Road Trip Murders - The Lillelid Massacre

    Three members of a family executed on the side of the road. Six teenagers who said it felt like a game. On April 6, 1997, the Lillelid family pulled off Interstate 81 for a routine stop. They never made it home. What followed was one of the most disturbing crimes of the 1990s—fueled by drugs, obsession, and a warped sense of fantasy inspired by films like Natural Born Killers. In this episode of Ritual Rewind, we break down the brutal murders committed by Natasha Cornett, Karen Howell, and their group of runaway teens—who set out on a road trip… and left a trail of death behind them. Was this just another case of teenage violence? Or does it tie into the lingering shadow of the Satanic Panic? 🎙️ The Ritual Rewind explores true crime, occult history, and the cultural fears that defined the late 20th century. If you enjoyed this episode: 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment your thoughts below 🔔 Subscribe for more dark deep dives 📲 Follow us @theritualrewind on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook

    20 min
  3. The Devil and Satan's Underground - The Sordid Tale of Lauren Stratford

    14 Apr

    The Devil and Satan's Underground - The Sordid Tale of Lauren Stratford

    At the height of the Satanic Panic, one woman’s story shocked America. Lauren Stratford claimed she had survived years of ritual abuse, sexual slavery, and satanic ceremonies carried out by a hidden network operating in the shadows of American society. Her book, Satan’s Underground, became a national sensation—launching her into fame, speaking tours, and even an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show. But as her story spread… so did doubt. In this episode of The Ritual Rewind, we dive into the rise and unraveling of one of the most infamous figures of the era—a woman whose horrifying claims helped fuel a nationwide moral panic… and whose past would soon be picked apart by investigators, journalists, and skeptics alike. We explore the disturbing allegations, the cultural climate that allowed them to thrive, and the investigation by Cornerstone Magazine that uncovered contradictions, false identities, and a long history of deception. How did one story captivate a nation? Why were so many willing to believe it? And what does it reveal about fear, faith, and the power of narrative? Tonight, we rewind back to 1988 to examine the truth behind The Devil and Satan’s Underground. 🎙️ The Ritual Rewind explores true crime, occult history, and the cultural fears that defined the late 20th century. If you enjoyed this episode: 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment your thoughts below 🔔 Subscribe for more dark deep dives 📲 Follow us @theritualrewind on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook

    20 min
  4. THE DEVIL AND THE FINDERS

    17 Mar

    THE DEVIL AND THE FINDERS

    In February 1987, a concerned citizen in Tallahassee, Florida called 911 after seeing something deeply unsettling at a local playground: six small children wandering barefoot and dirty under the supervision of two strange men in suits beside a blue van with out-of-state plates. What police discovered that afternoon would open the door to one of the strangest and most controversial investigations of the Satanic Panic era. The men claimed they were teachers traveling with the children to start a school in Mexico. But inside their van were cryptic documents, strange communications equipment, and clues that led investigators to a secretive Washington D.C. organization known as The Finders. In this episode of The Ritual Rewind, we explore the bizarre story of The Finders cult—a group tied to a mysterious commune in Virginia, a shadowy data-analysis company called Future Enterprises, and allegations that drew the attention of the FBI, the State Department, and even the CIA. Investigators uncovered unusual photographs, disturbing documents about psychological conditioning, and reports that raised troubling questions about the group’s activities. Yet just as the investigation began gaining momentum, it was abruptly shut down. Charges were dropped. The children were returned to their mothers. And the case files were marked confidential. Decades later, the mystery surrounding The Finders still fuels speculation: Was this simply an unconventional communal group misunderstood during the paranoia of the 1980s… or something far more secretive operating in the shadows? Tonight, we rewind back to 1987 to examine the allegations, the investigation, and the enduring controversy behind The Devil and The Finders. 🎙️ The Ritual Rewind explores true crime, occult history, and the cultural fears that shaped the late 20th century. If you enjoyed this episode: 👍 Like the video 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into dark history 📲 Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook @theritualrewind for clips, updates, and behind-the-scenes content.

    25 min
  5. The Devil and Hatred - The Murder of Elyse Pahler

    3 Mar

    The Devil and Hatred - The Murder of Elyse Pahler

    In July 1995, 15-year-old Elyse Pahler vanished from her quiet neighborhood in Nipomo Mesa, California. At first, authorities assumed she had run away. But the truth was far darker. Lured into a eucalyptus grove by three teenage boys she thought she could trust, Elyse became the center of a crime that shocked the nation — a killing the perpetrators claimed was a “sacrifice” meant to empower their death metal band. For nine months, her family searched. Flyers were printed. Tips poured in. But Elyse was never far from home. In this episode of The Ritual Rewind, we examine the disturbing case of Royce Casey, Jacob Delashmutt, and Joseph Fiorella — teenagers obsessed with Satanic imagery, violent lyrics, and occult symbolism during the height of America’s lingering Satanic Panic era. We explore how fantasy blurred into reality, how warning signs were missed, and how one confession finally exposed what happened inside what they called “The Devil’s Grove.” We also examine the controversial lawsuit against the band Slayer, the debate over music and violent influence, and the lasting impact this case had on parents, law enforcement, and a generation raised on fear of hidden cults. Was this a product of moral hysteria? Or something far more personal — and far more tragic? 🎙️ The Ritual Rewind dives deep into true crime, occult history, and the cultural fears that shaped the late 20th century. If you found this episode compelling: 👍 Like the video 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into dark history 📲 Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook @theritualrewind

    20 min
  6. The Devil and 21 Jump Street - The Death of George Raffield Part 2

    17 Feb

    The Devil and 21 Jump Street - The Death of George Raffield Part 2

    In 1987, an undercover operation inside a Texas high school ended in betrayal, paranoia… and three gunshots in a dark field. In Part 2 of The Devil and 21 Jump Street, we unravel the night Officer George Raffield was lured into isolation by the very teenagers he was investigating. What began as a small-town drug sting spiraled into obsession, occult ritual, and a plan fueled by fear of exposure. At the center: Richard Goeglein, a troubled teen steeped in satanic ideology, and Greg Knighten, the son of a Dallas police officer who believed he had something to prove. From Ouija boards and whispered prophecies to shifting confessions and courtroom reckoning, this episode traces the events that led to Raffield’s murder — and the fallout that fractured an entire community. As the Satanic Panic era is reexamined decades later, one question lingers: was this mass hysteria… or something far more deliberate? We explore the interrogation room drama, the conflicting testimonies, the plea deals, and the lasting legacy left behind — including the scholarship that now bears Raffield’s name. This is The Devil and 21 Jump Street — Part 2. 🎙️ The Ritual Rewind dives into true crime, occult history, and the moral panics of the late 20th century — where fear, belief, and violence collided. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe to support the show. 📲 Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook @theritualrewind for clips, updates, and behind-the-scenes content.

    18 min
  7. The Devil and 21 Jump Street - The Death. of George Raffield

    3 Feb

    The Devil and 21 Jump Street - The Death. of George Raffield

    Part 1 of 2 On a rain-soaked October night in 1987, three young men sat in a Texas field, heavy metal blasting through the speakers. Minutes later, undercover police officer George Raffield lay dead in the weeds — shot from behind by the very teenagers he believed he was investigating. In this episode of The Ritual Rewind, we rewind to Midlothian, Texas, and unravel the chilling murder of a 21-year-old undercover cop embedded inside a high school during the height of the Satanic Panic. What began as a small-town drug sting inspired by 21 Jump Street spiraled into paranoia, occult obsession, and ritualistic violence — leaving behind one of the most disturbing cases of the 1980s. At the center of the story are Richard Goeglein and Greg Knighten — teenagers immersed in heavy metal culture, drugs, and Satanic ideology — and the abandoned houses, Ouija boards, and whispered rituals that blurred the line between belief and brutality. As rumors spread of devil worship, sacrifices, and cult influence, investigators were forced to confront a terrifying possibility: that this wasn’t just hysteria — and that belief itself may have fueled the crime. Through police records, court testimony, and contemporary reporting, this episode examines how fear, misinformation, and moral panic collided with real violence — and how a young officer’s life was lost in the crossfire. This is The Devil and the Murder of George Raffield. 🎙️ The Ritual Rewind explores true crime, occult history, and the forgotten moral panics of the late 20th century — when VHS culture, heavy metal, and fear reshaped a generation. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe if this episode held you in its grip. 📲 Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook @theritualrewind for clips, updates, and behind-the-scenes content.

    20 min
  8. The Devil and Childress Texas - The Death of Tate Rowland

    20 Jan

    The Devil and Childress Texas - The Death of Tate Rowland

    In the summer of 1988, fear took hold of a small Texas town. Whispers spread of a devil cult known as the Merchants of Death. Locals spoke of an abandoned house with a glowing red porch light, midnight gatherings, and ritual sacrifice. Most dismissed it as rumor. Then a teenager was found hanging from a tree outside of Childress, Texas. In this episode of The Ritual Rewind, we descend into the heart of the Satanic Panic era to examine the mysterious death of Tate Rowland and the shadow it cast over an entire community. Officially ruled a suicide, Tate’s death raised troubling questions: conflicting witness statements, unexplained evidence, and rumors of occult involvement that refused to die. As fear escalated, sightings of cloaked figures, desecrated cemeteries, and alleged confessions pushed Childress into full-blown hysteria. The tragedy deepened years later when Tate’s sister, Terri Rowland, who devoted her life to uncovering the truth, was found dead under suspicious circumstances of her own. What followed was a tangled web of accusations, cult allegations, botched investigations, and long-buried secrets—set against a backdrop of moral panic, small-town corruption, and the enduring question of whether evil was imagined… or real. Was Childress the victim of mass hysteria, or did something darker lurk beneath the surface? This is the case of The Devil and Childress. 🎙️ The Ritual Rewind explores true crime, occult history, and forgotten moral panics of the late 20th century—where VHS culture collided with fear, rumor, and belief. 👍 Like, subscribe, and comment to support the show. 📲 Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook @theritualrewind for clips, updates, and behind-the-scenes content.

    20 min
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Ritual Rewind brings you into the darkest corners of 1980s America, uncovering the crimes, conspiracies, and occult fears that shaped a generation. And since it's a podcast where Cassette Culture Met Cult Culture, at the end of the episode we'll recommend a film that we feel pairs well with the week's episode. So... slip in a videotape, sit back, press play, and listen to... The Ritual Rewind. Feel free to reach out to us at hello@theritualrewind.com

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  • Creator
    WhitSEC Films
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The Ritual Rewind