The Occult Experience

1985
1h 36m

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An examination of occultism as practiced in different parts of the world.An examination of occultism as practiced in different parts of the world.An examination of occultism as practiced in different parts of the world.

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6.1/10

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Top cast24

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Margot Adler

Self - Occult Author

Michael Aquino

Self - Temple of Set Founder

Lilith Sinclair

Self - Temple of Set

Anton LaVey

Self
(archive footage)
(as Anton La Vey)

Dean Shilton

Self - Anglican Church
(as Rev. Dean Shilton)

Selena Fox

Self - Wiccan Witch

Alex Sanders

Self - King of Witches

Janet Farrar

Self - Wiccan Witch

Stewart Farrar

Self - Wicca Witch

Rosaleen Norton

Self - Witch
(archive footage)

Z. Budapest

Self - Dianic Wicca

Luisah Teish

Self - Witch

Garry Penhall

Self - New Testament Christian

Ruth Penhall

Self - New Testament Christian

Olivia Robertson

Self - Fellowship of Isis

Lawrence Durdin-Robertson

Self - Fellowship of Isis

Joan Halifax

Self - Anthropologist
(as Dr. Joan Halifax)

Michael Harner

Self - Shaman
(as Dr. Michael Harner)

Director
- Frank Heimans
Writers
- Nevill Drury
- Paul Ricketts
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10/10

Really fascinating

This was a spectacular look at the occult scene in the 80s. There were great shots of individuals going through different practices and rituals. Seeing the obvious revolt against the societal norms that preceded this time frame, along with being able to see how current counter culture is possibly revolting against the norms that came about through the generation being documented, is truly enlightening. Would be awesome to see a follow up of what happened to all the people in the documentary.

Overall a great documentary. Wish it could have been a series with a more in depth look at some of the individuals. Highly recommended.

loreleimh
Jul 7, 2024
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This film is mentioned in The Blair Witch Project tie-in book of the same name. Heather's journal notes she rented it from Blockbuster just days before she went into the Black Hills.