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The Acid King

The Acid King

Witness the birth of America's Satanic Panic.

2021•2h 23m•6.2/10
Documentary

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6.2/10(4)

The story of Ricky Kasso, an American teenager who murdered his friend, Gary Lauwers, in an alleged "Satanic sacrifice" during the summer of 1984.

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EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Jim Van Bebber

Jim Van Bebber

Himself

Jimmy Troiano

Himself

Connor Clark

Ricky Kasso/Himself

Barefoot Billy

Pagan Pat

Tommy Turner

Tommy Turner

Himself

Chandler Thistle

Himself

Ricky Kasso

Ricky Kasso

Himself

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