7 Occult Films That Unlock Real Magick

The Devil Rides Out00:00:19

A classic 1960s Hammer horror film starring Christopher Lee that treats ritual magic with surprising seriousness, featuring authentic-looking portrayals of protective circles and astral combat.

Simon, King of the Witches00:01:30

An American cult film from the 1970s that serves as both a satire of the hippie era's fascination with magic and a sincere character study of an earnest practitioner living underground.

Lord of Illusions00:03:05

Clive Barker's 1990s noir-horror hybrid, where a private investigator encounters a resurgence of a dangerous cult, blending stage magic with real, gruesome sorcery.

The Ninth Gate00:05:31

Directed by Roman Polanski, this film follows a rare book dealer on a slow-burn, intellectual quest to authenticate a satanic grimoire, emphasizing atmosphere and forbidden knowledge.

The Wicker Man00:08:35

The definitive 1973 folk horror masterpiece that explores the tension between traditional Christianity and paganism, grounded in real anthropological research regarding folklore and sacrifice.

Midsommar00:11:27

Ari Aster's 2019 folk horror film that functions as both a breakup drama and an immersive occult experience, using vibrant visuals and communal rituals to indoctrinate the audience into its unique mythology.

The Holy Mountain00:14:14

Alejandro Jodorowsky's surrealist masterpiece, which acts as a cinematic initiation into mysticism. It is dense with tarot, alchemy, and kabbalistic symbolism, created through a process that resembled a real spiritual ritual.