Tag: Rituals
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SHORT FILM: INAUGURATION OF THE PLEASURE DOME
“Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome” is a short avant-garde film directed by Kenneth Anger in 1954. The film vividly explores mythological, historical, and occult figures engaging in ritualistic and hedonistic ceremonies. Anger drew inspiration from Aleister Crowley’s Thelemic philosophies and a Halloween party-themed “Come as your Madness,” hosted by artist Renate Druks. The film features…
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BLOOD FEAST
Blood Feast (1963) is an American exploitation horror film directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis, often credited as the first gore film in cinematic history. Starring Mal Arnold, William Kerwin, Connie Mason, and Lyn Bolton, the film is notorious for its graphic violence, crude special effects, and over-the-top performances. Despite its low budget and lack of…
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SANTO Y BLUE DEMON vs. DRACULA Y EL HOMBRE LOBO aka SANTA AND BLUE DEMON vs. DRACULA AND WOLFMAN
‘Santo y Blue Demon vs. Drácula y el Hombre Lobo‘ (Santo and Blue Demon vs. Dracula and Wolfman)(1973), a Mexican lucha libre horror film starring legendary masked wrestlers Santo and Blue Demon. The film opens with an evil scientist, Dr. Eric Williams, who seeks to revive the infamous Dracula and his monstrous ally, the Wolfman…
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SALO, OR THE 120 DAYS OF SODOM (NSFW)
‘Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom,’ is a 1975 controversial and highly provocative film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. Based loosely on the infamous novel “The 120 Days of Sodom” by the Marquis de Sade, the film is a brutal allegory about power, sadism, and the dehumanizing effects of totalitarianism. Set in Fascist Italy…
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THE WICKER MAN
“The Wicker Man” is a 1973 British horror film directed by Robin Hardy. The film stars Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Diane Cilento, Ingrid Pitt, and Lindsay Kemp. Renowned for its atmospheric tension and unique approach to the horror genre, the film has become a cult classic. The story follows Sergeant Neil Howie (Edward…
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TO THE DEVIL A DAUGHTER
“To The Devil a Daughter” is a chilling occult horror film released in 1976, starring the iconic Christopher Lee and Richard Widmark. Directed by Peter Sykes, the film takes audiences on a journey into the terrifying world of demonic possession and forbidden rituals. The story follows Henry Beddows (Richard Widmark), an American writer who becomes…
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