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The Long Seventies Podcast

The Occult In Cinema

Jul 13, 2022
01:54:52
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Dive into the evolution of occult themes in cinema from the Long Seventies era, exploring European sex and horror movies, generational influences in music, Baphomet in films, Charles Manson's music influence, dream-like sequences, sacrifice in Suspiria, music in film soundtracks, and occult influences in pop culture.
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  • The Devil Rides Out sets a benchmark for satanic portrayals in cinema, incorporating satanic baptisms and battles against dark forces.
  • The film's stunning aesthetics influence later works, featuring occult symbols, rituals, and the cult leader archetype.

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The Devil Rides Out

A movie from 1968, set in 1929, directed by Terence Fisher and based on a novel by Dennis Wheatley, The Devil Rides Out sets the tone for later Satanism portrayals. Christopher Lee plays Duke de Richelieu, leading a group against black magic practitioners. The film incorporates occult elements like satanic baptisms, psychic powers, and a showdown against Baphomet, offering an authentic portrayal of Satanism.

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