"Dark Paths" is a term used to denote a loosely grouped movement of morbid spirituality related to Thelema, H. P. Lovecraft, Chaos Magic, LaVey Satanism, horror fiction, and the Gothic subulcture. In some ways a fulfillment of the redemption of demonized emotions expressed by existentialist philosophy, and in others a goofy Addams Family lark, the Dark Paths movement in its various branches seems to be claiming an ever-growing following among the young.