satanic
adjective
sa·tan·ic
sə-ˈta-nik 
sā-
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Satan or satanism
satanic pride
satanic rites
2
: characterized by extreme cruelty or viciousness
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the cat's eyes reflected a satanic red in the dark
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Among the best horror-adjacent offerings are Peacock’s satanic panic flashback Hysteria! and an unconventional serial-killer story, Sweetpea, from Starz.
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Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973) Christopher Lee's penultimate turn as Dracula anchors this creatively wild combination of vampire lore, satanic horror, and political thriller.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Hysteria! October 18, Peacock Creative people will never tire of mining the awfulness of the satanic panic for horror or even dark comedy.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
That's enough to send concerned adults spiraling into rumors that a satanic cult may be responsible.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024
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Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973) Christopher Lee's penultimate turn as Dracula anchors this creatively wild combination of vampire lore, satanic horror, and political thriller.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Hysteria! October 18, Peacock Creative people will never tire of mining the awfulness of the satanic panic for horror or even dark comedy.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024
That's enough to send concerned adults spiraling into rumors that a satanic cult may be responsible.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Satanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satanic. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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