This chapter discusses the concept of sacrifice in various cultures, particularly in relation to war, and transitions into an analysis of the movie Suspiria from 1977. The plot of Suspiria, centered around a ballet school concealing a coven of witches who utilize the girls for their mystical intentions, is examined in detail.
We discuss the various forms the Occult takes in Long Seventies cinema and why this medium informs all other media for decades when it comes to depictions of the Occult.