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Simon, King of the Witches | 
 enlarge | Director: Bruce Kessler
Actors: Allyson Ames, Norman Burton, Jay Della, Angus Duncan, William Martel
Studio: Dark Sky Films
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
Buy New: $9.27
You Save: $5.71 (38%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 43779
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 99
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: DVD8154
UPC: 030306815497
EAN: 0030306815497
ASIN: B0015I2S0G
Theatrical Release Date: 1971
Release Date: June 24, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
"All I touch I corrupt."Simon Sinestrari is a warlock. Though he lives in a storm drain and sometimes talks to trees he's the real deal no smoke and mirrors. Deadly serious about his craft he despises falsehoods and misconceptions toward his witchy profession. And as for those who don t believe...After being picked up for vagrancy Simon spends a night in jail with Turk (George Paulsin) a young hustler with connections to powerful people in powerful places. One such character is Hercules (Gerald York) a skeptical philanthropist who hires Simon to work a party of hipsters and the well-to-do among whom is beautiful Linda (Brenda Scott) the pill-popping daughter of the local district attorney. In-between romantic dalliances and colorful sex-magik ceremonies with Linda Simon must contend with those who dare to challenge his magical prowess eventually forcing him to summon dark forces of revenge and murder.Also starring Warhol Factory regular Ultra Violet as Sarah and an array of trippy 2001-styled special effects Simon King of the Witches is a shining vehicle for Andrew Prine (Grizzly The Centerfold Girls) who gives a mesmerizing performance as Simon in this hip funny and often bizarre countercultural cult classic by director Bruce Kessler (The Gay Deceivers).System Requirements:Running Time: 99 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY/COMEDY OF ERRORS UPC: 030306815497 Manufacturer No: DVD8154
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Not quite as good as a Hammer film October 30, 2008
First, understand that this is not quite as "bad" as a sixties sexploitation film and not quite as "good" as your average Hammer horror flick -- it does combine elements of both, and it is definitely marked by the times in which it was made. Having said that, there are some moments in the film that are extremely funny, some which are interesting, and some which are... strange (I cite the scene which contains what my friend calls "the infamous Wiccan butt-wiggle dance", a scene which also contains one of the funniest lines in the film, delivered by a nearly-naked young lady to a young man behind some drapes). There are some interesting -and debatable- ethical observations and bad special effects. For folks who are interested in some of what the witchcraft and magical communities were like in the late sixties and early seventies, this film provides a rather odd and distorted view, but a view nonetheless. If you have or want June Johns' book, "King Of The Witches: The world of Alex Sanders" in your library, you'd probably want this movie in your video library, and for much the same reasons.
It is what it is... September 21, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I saw this years ago and if you are into witch-kitch, then this is for you. It's like pagan B grade sci-fi without the sci, so B grade witch-fi.
It's well worth the price and a decent movie for pagans to own.
 Fun little Film September 5, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a fun little film from the 1960s. Now personally I wouldn't do a human sacrifice on "the man" instead I'd turn him into a big bunny, but then this would be Danny Darko and not Simon King of Witches.
Simon, King of the Magical Movies August 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
While this is not a perfect movie, it is a great movie, one of the few about real magic and a real magician. It is sly, witty, and despite its failings, quite brilliant. It never fails to move and inspire us. We seldom see movies more than once but we've seen this one over a dozen times. If you love magic, you will most likely love this movie. If you love movies, you'll appreciate the innovation and creativity that went into this one. It truly is magic.
kyela,
the silver elves
Much Better Than I Expected... August 20, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Simon - King of The Witches:
I won't repeat and thus detract from the other positive reviewer's comments on this movie. However, as a fan of the sci-fi/horror genres I had read about this movie but never expected it to be released on DVD.
After receiving it I watched it three times to catch all of the overt and subtle nuances and then watched the special features featurette "Simon Says" with actor Andrew Prine. The result? I found this movie to have a clear objective and to show another side of "witchcraft" departing from the stereotypical with an understandable storyline requiring only minimal "suspension of disbelief."
Released in 1971, this movie was cast in the days before computer generated special effects (FX) were conceived (obviously!). However the effects that were created and used are well done and successfully incorporated into the frames. The performances of Andrew Prine (Simon) and the supporting actors and actresses were professional and consistent with the better movies of period.
I thought the film photography was clear and professionally produced and perhaps only borders on the line between a "B" and "A" rated movie at worst. At best, it is an exemplar of the genre that could be believed and that makes for a good movie! As director Bruce Kessler stated in an interview the downfall of the movie was that "it was not marketed and sold properly." I agree with him. If it was, it might have risen to a higher level of film acclaim.
Regardless, "Simon - King of the Witches" is a worthwhile 99 minute trip into the occult and bizarre that may keep you coming back for more. Although thirty-seven years old at the time of this writing I rate "Simon" at 5 stars. Get it for Halloween and view with an open mind. You won't be disappointed!
JP
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