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The Occult In Cinema

The Long Seventies Podcast

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Exploring the Myth of the Necronomicon and Occult Influences in Pop Culture

This chapter delves into the creation of the Necronomicon, a fictional grimoire introduced by a renowned writer in an alternate reality game-like fashion. It discusses the intertwining of occultism, pop culture, and influential figures, such as H.P. Lovecraft, and the emergence of the Typhonian OTO branch. The conversation also compares horror films like 'The Wicker Man' and 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' with Lovecraftian elements, delving into thematic similarities and influences on societal norms.

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