On this Friday the 13th, I’d like to bring to your attention a wonderful, moody horror film from 1966 titled 13, and, alternately EYE OF THE DEVIL. J. Lee Thompson directed, and its cast includes Deborah Kerr, David Niven, Donald Pleasence, Sharon Tate (pictured above in a still from the film), and David Hemmings. The film explores extant paganism in the modern world, a theme later deftly explored in THE WICKER MAN, wherein the local noble of an estate vineyard in France must return as the crops are failing and the nature religion which always held sway there requires the sacrifice of the […]
Friday the 13th
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Today is the final “Friday the 13th” of 2020. As keen observers of those around us, we Satanists have long enjoyed the consternation this number conjures amongst the superstitious. On the occasion of this “dreaded day” we bring to mind that Satanism advocates rational approaches towards how we interact with the world in which we live, and that our philosophy supports science over faith towards guiding our decisions and actions. In this time of ongoing global fear, privation, and irrational behavior regarding what is being called a “second wave” of the pandemic caused by the spread of the COVID-19 virus, […]
TRISKAIDEKAPHILIACS REJOICE! Today is the first “Friday the 13th” of 2020. There will be only one more this year. As keen observers of those around us, we Satanists have long enjoyed the consternation this number conjures amongst the superstitious. On the occasion of this “dreaded day” we bring to mind that Satanism advocates rational approaches towards how we interact with the world in which we live, and that our philosophy supports science over faith towards guiding our decisions and actions. In this time of global fear, panic, and irrational behavior regarding the pandemic caused by the spread of the COVID-19 […]
TRISKAIDEKAPHILIACS REJOICE! Today is the final “Friday the 13th” of 2019. As keen observers of those around us, we Satanists enjoy the consternation this number conjures amongst the superstitious. On this “dreaded day,” while the credulous cower we sally forth to indulge with brazen gusto for we know that luck is ours to create as we move the world according to our will. May your day be truly splendid with an even more enriching night, dear aficionados of the outré! —Magus Peter H. Gilmore
TRISKAIDEKAPHILIACS REJOICE! Today is the penultimate “Friday the 13th” of 2019. This date also enjoys a full, Harvest Moon, and it is also a landmark birthday for a dear friend—for whom we wish the Happiest of Birthdays! As keen observers of those around us, we Satanists enjoy the consternation this number conjures amongst the superstitious. On this “dreaded day,” while the credulous cower we sally forth to indulge with brazen gusto for we know that luck is ours to create as we move the world according to our will. May your day be truly splendid with an even more enriching […]
TRISKAIDEKAPHILIACS REJOICE! Today is the second “Friday the 13th” of 2018. As keen observers of those around us, we Satanists enjoy the consternation this number conjures amongst the superstitious. On this “dreaded day,” while the credulous cower we sally forth to indulge with brazen gusto for we know that luck is ours to create as we move the world according to our will. May your day be truly splendid with an even more enriching night, dear aficionados of the outré! —Magus Peter H. Gilmore
TRISKAIDEKAPHILIACS REJOICE! Today is the first “Friday the 13th” of 2018. As keen observers of those around us, we Satanists enjoy the consternation this number conjures amongst the superstitious. On this “dreaded day,” while the credulous cower we sally forth to indulge with brazen gusto for we know that luck is ours to create as we move the world according to our will. May your day be truly splendid with an even more enriching night, dear aficionados of the outré! —Magus Peter H. Gilmore
SATANIC PLAYERS SOCIETY: THE CABIN NEW EPISODE – Greetings one and all, welcome to our spooky offerings for Friday the 13th! We are delighted to bring you another terrifying tale from the twisted pen of M.R. Stover. Spring has sprung and with the lengthening days children can enjoy going out to play. One such child does just that. Enter little Dean an adventurous boy blissfully unware that he is about to take part in a chain of events that will change the world forever!