The Occult: Mysteries Of The Supernatural (1977)

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Rare 1977 documentary short hosted by Christopher Lee on the occult. Topics range from witch covens, Astrology, psychic powers, seances and astral projection, amongst others.

Film Overview
"The Occult: Mysteries Of The Supernatural" is a 1977 documentary-style movie taking a look at various elements surrounding the enigmatic force typically referred to as the occult. The movie explores tales of witchcraft, magic, supernatural beings, and the unexplained phenomena connected to them. There's a profound attempt at tracing the origins, path, and impact of occult practices on human society. This film was uncommon for this age, as its focus was not primarily entertainment but to raise awareness and incite argument about supernatural occurrences.

Tracing the Origins
The film starts by shedding light on the development of beliefs in supernatural and covert powers, tracing back to ancient cultures and societies. It information how ancient civilizations depended on arcane understanding, deeming these concealed, magical forces as components affecting their every day life. Routines, ceremonies, and signs that belonged to the esoteric practices are shown and discussed, offering a much deeper understanding of occult traditions as a cumulative part of human history.

Witchcraft and Magic
The middle part of the movie looks into specific aspects of the occult, focusing on witchcraft and magic. This includes individual anecdotes, historic circumstances of witches, and the cultural worry and regard surrounding them. The film describes the role of magic, necromancy, divination, and astrology with time, thinking about how they were employed for different purposes like healing, prediction, or control of natural events. Examples of well known magicians, shamans, and individuals with supernatural abilities exist to additional assistance these conversations.

Supernatural Beings
Exploring the supernatural realm even more, the film provides and analyzes myths and folklore about magical creatures and entities. This includes talking about the belief in gods, goddesses, devils, spirits, and otherworldly beings. The movie discusses how different civilizations viewed these beings and how these beliefs altered history and shaped social standards and rituals.

Paranormal Phenomena
The film enters into the realm of the unexplained-- ghosts, hauntings, poltergeists, and other esoteric phenomena are discussed. The developers showcase prominent cases of paranormal activity, invocations, and possessions. They critically analyze them through interviews with eyewitnesses, investigators, and academics, providing divergent perspectives about these occasions.

Influence on Society
In the lasts, the film evaluates the effect of the occult on modern-day society. From the resurgence of practices like Wicca and spiritualism to making use of signs in business logos, it reflects the degree to which these arcane practices permeate life. The film also touches upon the fear, bias, and exemption related to occult practices, inviting viewers to participate in a holistic understanding of these subjects instead.

Conclusion
"The Occult: Mysteries Of The Supernatural" (1977) works as both a historic and an analytical documentary of supernatural components, exploring the influence of the occult on historic and contemporary society. It presents a balanced narrative that showcases the different analyses of these practices, therefore interesting viewers skeptical, curious, or interested about such phenomena. The film's extensive method sets it apart even today, making "The Occult: Mysteries Of The Supernatural" an enlightening watch for the understanding and conversation of the world beyond the real world.

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