Virgin blood, Gothic castles, and resurrection rituals—Italian horror with a savage bite.
BLACK MAGIC RITES
A group of vampires keep the body of a witch in a castle cellar. They require virgin blood to resurrect her. A party of people arrive and things kick off.
Black Magic Rites is a 1973 Italian horror film directed by Renato Polselli about a group of vampires who keep the body of a witch in a castle cellar and require virgin blood for her resurrection.
Synopsis
- Director
- Renato Polselli
- Writer
- Renato Polselli
- Release
- 1973
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Genres
- Horror
- Also Known As
- Black Magic Rites: Reincarnations, Rites, Black Magic and Secret Orgies in the Fourteenth Century, The Ghastly Orgies of Count Dracula, Black Magic Rites, Black Magic Rites & the Secret Orgies of the 14th Century
Why Cult
The film unfolds in a castle cellar, where vampires and occultists plot resurrection rituals—classic Italian Gothic atmosphere.
This isn’t your average coven—expect a dead vampire-witch hybrid, virgin sacrifices, and a plot that bleeds supernatural excess.
With softcore scenes, female nudity, and satanic rituals, Black Magic Rites pushes boundaries in true psychotronic fashion.
Renato Polselli’s direction guarantees a feverish, unpredictable ride through 14th-century rites and modern exploitation.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Black Magic Rites about? +
Black Magic Rites follows a group of vampires keeping a witch’s corpse in a castle cellar, seeking virgin blood to resurrect her, while would-be victims resist their occult plans.
When was Black Magic Rites released? +
Black Magic Rites was released in 1973.
Who directed Black Magic Rites? +
Black Magic Rites was directed by Renato Polselli.
How long is Black Magic Rites? +
Black Magic Rites has a runtime of 98 minutes.
What genre is Black Magic Rites? +
Black Magic Rites is a horror film.
Where can I watch Black Magic Rites? +
Black Magic Rites is available to stream on SassyFlix.
