Review of Simon, King of the Witches (1971) by Anthony V — 15 Apr 2008

If you want a simple "horror" don't watch this film, or else you'll be disappointed. However if you look upon it more as a story telling things "as they were" then you far less likely to be disappointed. So what with the "dodgy" special effects, and early 70s issues with sexuallity. It's full of humour, and very clever/subtle observations on the Magical "scene" of the late 60s/early 70.

It's a great shame, that (as far as I know) it hasn't be re-released on DVD for the British market (apparently you can get it in the States). It should be known of far more widely (at least within TODAYS Pagan circles), as it's plot/content is so much better than a good many latter films(including the Wicker Man!).