Legend of the Witches (documentary) (1970)
Année de sortie: 1970
Nation: United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Messe Noire--La Légende Des Sorcières
Réalisateur: Malcolm Leigh
Writer: Malcolm Leigh
Production & Genre
Producteur: Producer: Olive Negus-Fancey
Sociétés: Border Film Productions, Negus-Fancey
Genre: Documentary, Horror
Budget: N/A
Récompenses & Similaires
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Mots-clés
Mots-clés: black mass, documentary short, occult, paganism, witch, witchcraft
Histoire
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.
Résumé
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.
