Joe Dante explains why NBC pulled an Eerie, Indiana episode over backmasking concerns
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Kieran Fisher
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This article discusses why NBC refused to air a specific episode of the 1990s family horror series "Eerie, Indiana." According to director Joe Dante, the episode featured backmasking (hidden backward messages in audio), which made NBC executives nervous about potentially upsetting religious groups and sparking controversy. The network ultimately decided not to broadcast the episode due to these concerns.
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· 1 pulledControversy is like a badge of honor for a horror show (even a kiddie one)
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