Legend of the Witches

Legend of the Witches

Their Secret Rituals Exposed …

1970 · 72 min · ★ 5.4 · Documentary, Horror

A visual exploration into the origins of witchcraft in the UK and in particular the demystification of symbolism still embedded today within many modern religious artefacts and rituals. X-rated upon its original release, this documentary looks in detail at previously hidden magic rites and rituals. Sharing the secrets of initiation into a coven, divination through animal sacrifice, ritual scrying, the casting of a 'death spell', and the chilling intimacy of a Black Mass.

Directed by Malcolm Leigh · Written by Malcolm Leigh

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Guy Standeven Narrator (voice)
Alex Sanders Himself
Maxine Sanders Herself

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