Simon, King of the Witches

Simon, King of the Witches

The Black Mass... The Spells... The Incantations... The Curses... The Ceremonial Sex...

Directed by Bruce Kessler

Produced by Fanfare Films

197199 min4.6 / 10

A campy, countercultural occult satire that blends exploitation aesthetics with genuine interest in witchcraft and magic, treating its protagonist's delusions and ambitions with equal parts mockery and fascination.

Simon is a modern day warlock. Though he lives in a storm drain and sometimes talks to trees, he's deadly serious about his witchcraft. After being picked up for vagrancy, Simon spends a night in jail with Turk, a young hustler with connections to powerful people such as Hercules, an aging hipster who hires Simon to work one of his groovy parties. There he meets Linda, the DA's pill-popping daughter. In between romanic dalliances and colorful sex magic ceremonies, Simon must contend with those who dare to challenge his magical prowess causing him to summon the dark world for his revenge.

Questions people ask

  • Does Simon, King of the Witches end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Simon, King of the Witches sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Simon, King of the Witches scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Simon, King of the Witches easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Simon, King of the Witches violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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21/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love4

How much audiences actually like it

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