Paul Corupe

About the Author

Paul Corupe is a Toronto-based writer, editor, and cultural historian whose work delves into the shadowy intersections of media, morality, and societal fears. With a keen eye for the absurdities of collective hysteria, he explores how pop culture shapes and reflects our deepest anxieties. His acclaimed book, Satanic Panic: Pop-Cultural Paranoia in the 1980s, meticulously chronicles the era's moral panics, from heavy metal scandals to Dungeons & Dragons controversies, revealing the enduring impact of 1980s paranoia on contemporary discourse. Corupe's writing bridges academic rigor with accessible storytelling, making complex cultural phenomena engaging for a wide audience. Beyond books, he contributes to outlets like The Quietus and Rue Morgue, illuminating the weird and wonderful in entertainment history.