"In the Name of Satan" (documentary)

"In the Name of Satan" is a documentary that explores the phenomenon of satanic panic in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s. It examines numerous sensationalized cases where individuals were accused of ritualistic child abuse linked to supposed satanic cults. The film highlights how these allegations often stemmed from unfounded fears and societal anxieties, leading to wrongful convictions and damaged lives. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert commentary, the documentary critically assesses the cultural and psychological factors that fueled these widespread fears and the consequences they had on communities and the legal system.