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A pseudo-documentary descent into witchcraft rituals with real-life occultist Alex Sanders.

SECRET RITES

1971 · 47m · R · Documentary / Drama / Horror

Pseudo-documentary about black magic and the study of witchcraft with a rare appearance by real-life occultist Alex Sanders.

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What is Secret Rites about?

Secret Rites is a 1971 British documentary-drama-horror film directed by Derek Ford about would-be initiates participating in witchcraft rituals, focusing on ceremonies performed by Alex Sanders's coven.

Synopsis

After a sexy-horrific ceremony would-be initiates are asked to participate in various witchcraft rituals, including a ceremony called the Rite of Ra. Concentrates on ritual as performed by Alex Sander's coven.
Details & Specs
Director
Derek Ford
Release
1971
Runtime
47m

Why Cult

Real-Life Occultist

Features a rare appearance by Alex Sanders, a genuine figure in modern witchcraft, playing himself.

Rituals on Film

Captures actual witchcraft ceremonies, including the infamous Rite of Ra, as performed by a real coven.

Mondo Exploitation Vibe

This pseudo-documentary leans hard into erotic and shocking territory, with nudity and occult spectacle front and center.

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Questions from the Vault

What is Secret Rites about? +

Secret Rites focuses on would-be initiates as they take part in witchcraft rituals with real-life occultist Alex Sanders's coven.

Who directed Secret Rites? +

Secret Rites was directed by Derek Ford.

How long is Secret Rites? +

Secret Rites has a runtime of 47 minutes.

What genre is Secret Rites? +

Secret Rites is a documentary, drama, and horror film.

Where can I watch Secret Rites? +

Secret Rites is available to stream on SassyFlix.