Snuff films are alleged murders filmed for the purpose of distribution, an urban legend that has been circulating since the porn wars of the 1970s. We'll explore the Manson Family rumor that first sparked the story, the hoax film that led to feminist protests, the Christian organization that laid the foundation, and a mysterious home movie found tied to a cluster of balloons. We'll also see what it all has to do with Winnie the Pooh as well as what it can teach us about how false stories can be used in a variety of ways by groups with different agendas.

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American Hysteria is written, produced, and hosted by Chelsey Weber-Smith

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Researched and edited Riley Smith

Produced and editing by Miranda Zickler

Voice Acting by Will Rogers

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