Hazbin Hotel: Why is Alastor Called the Radio Demon?

Radio Demon Hazbin Hotel: Alastor the Radio Demon in Hazbin Hotel
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Radio Demon Hazbin Hotel: Alastor the Radio Demon in Hazbin Hotel
Credit: SpindleHorse Toons | A24 | Bento Box Entertainment | Amazon MGM Studios

The much-awaited adult-animated musical, Hazbin Hotel, is set for release on Amazon Prime Video. With this release, let's talk about some of the characters that are part of the show, starting with the Radio Demon in Hazbin Hotel.

Before we proceed, we want you to know that this article contains some spoilers about Alastor, the Radio Demon. If you haven't seen the show yet, it might be best to skip this article for now.

Who is Alastor in Hazbin Hotel?

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Alastor, aka the Radio Demon in Hazbin Hotel, is one of the main characters of the animated series. When he was still living, Alastor was a serial killer, which led him to become one of Hell's most notorious entities.

He has pledged to help the princess of Hell, Charlie Morningstar, rehabilitate sinners into reaching Heaven for his enjoyment. He believes that redemption is impossible yet continues to support Charlie's business. But he enjoys watching sinners try to repent for their mistakes and only repeatedly fail at it.

As one of the overlords, Alastor stands out for his sadistic humor, extraordinary power, and frightening aura.

Even though he is a powerful demon, he easily gets bored with his activities. To satisfy his desire for entertainment, he enjoys watching others suffer.

One thing to note about him is that he always smiles and is always upbeat. He believes that his creepily cheerful look gives him dominance over others.

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Why is Alastor Called the Radio Demon in Hazbin Hotel?

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What gave Alastor the moniker as the Radio Demon in Hazbin Hotel? The answer here is that when Alastor was still alive, he worked in broadcasting either as a radio show host or radio station owner.

In hell, Alastor continues to broadcast his activities, which is what earned him the title of the Radio Demon.

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Is Alastor Based On Anyone in Real Life?

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Although it isn't official, there is one Reddit thread dedicated to answering this question. The Redditor shared that Alastor could be based on the Axeman of New Orleans.

The Redditor shares the many similarities between the two: both were serial killers who left behind really gruesome murder scenes.

They also loved music when they were alive. And finally, both were killed in New Orleans. The only thing that makes Alastor different is that he is a cannibal.

Again, this is unofficial and simply based on one Redditor's observation and meticulous research.

You can get to know Alastor the Radio Demon from Hazbin Hotel. The animated series comes out on January 19, 2024.

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