Legend of the Witches (documentary) (1970)
Erscheinungsjahr: 1970
Land: United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Messe Noire--La Légende Des Sorcières
Regisseur: Malcolm Leigh
Writer: Malcolm Leigh
Produktion & Genre
Produzent: Producer: Olive Negus-Fancey
Firmen: Border Film Productions, Negus-Fancey
Genre: Documentary, Horror
Budget: N/A
Auszeichnungen & Ähnliche
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Schlüsselwörter
Schlüsselwörter: black mass, documentary short, occult, paganism, witch, witchcraft
Geschichte
This documentary takes viewers into the world of witchcraft in the UK, specifically examining the origins and continued influence of its symbols in modern religious artifacts and rituals. It delves deep into previously hidden magic rites, including initiation into a coven, divination through animal sacrifice, ritual scrying, casting a 'death spell,' and the chilling intimacy of a Black Mass.
Zusammenfassung
Directed by Malcolm Leigh in 1970, 'Legend of the Witches' is a documentary short that explores the origins, practices, and influence of witchcraft in the UK. Upon its initial release, it was given an X-rating due to its explicit content. The film aims to demystify the symbolism associated with witchcraft still present in many modern religious artifacts and rituals.
