The Acid King
A teenager from Long Island murdered his friend in 1984, sparking a media frenzy and raising questions about youth culture and drug use.
“Witness the birth of America's Satanic Panic.”
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A teenager from Long Island murdered his friend in 1984, sparking a media frenzy and raising questions about youth culture and drug use.
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Ricky Kasso, a teenager from Long Island, New York, murdered his friend Gary Lauwers in the summer of 1984. The Acid King recounts the events surrounding this brutal crime, which was linked to allegations of a 'Satanic sacrifice.' The documentary features interviews and archival footage that capture the media frenzy and societal reactions that followed. It also reflects on the youth culture of the 1980s, addressing the influences of drugs and music on adolescent identity during that time.
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