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Legend of the Witches

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A documentary-style exploration traces the history of witchcraft in Britain, from ancient pagan rituals to modern-day practices. Through narrated sequences, re-enactments, and symbolic imagery, it examines beliefs, rites, and the persecution of alleged witches. Blending anthropology and mysticism, it offers a provocative look at the enduring fascination with the occult.

Selected disc options for Legend of the Witches

Extras
BFI box art
BFI BD-B/UK 2019
VCI box art
VCI DVD-1/US/OOP 2010
Stills Gallery (2:13) has extra
“Getting It Straight in Notting Hill Gate” (Short, 1970, 24:56) has extra
“The Judgment of Albion” (Short, 1968, 26:20) has extra
“The Witch’s Fiddle” (Short, 1924, 7:03) has extra
Out of Step: “Witchcraft” (TV Episode, 1957, 13:28) has extra
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Notes

  • BFI’s Blu-ray also includes Secret Rites (1971). It contains a 38-page booklet with writing by William Fowler, Christina Oakley Harrington, Mark Pilkington, Vic Pratt, Dr. Adrian Smith and Rob Young.
  • VCI’s DVD contains no extras. It is also available in the “Scream Theater Volume 4” box set.

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