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The Occult Experience
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The Occult Experience

1985-07-07 · 96 min · ★ 6.6

Documentary

An examination of occultism as practiced in different parts of the world.

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Directors
Frank Heimans
Production companies
J.C. Williamson Film Management Ltd., Cinetel Productions, Australian Film Commission
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Margot AdlerSelf - Occult Author
Michael AquinoMichael AquinoSelf - Temple of Set Founder
Lilith SinclairSelf - Temple of Set
Dean ShiltonSelf - Anglican Church
Selena FoxSelf - Wiccan Witch
Alex SandersSelf - King of Witches
Janet FarrarSelf - Wiccan Witch
Stewart FarrarSelf - Wicca Witch
Zsuzsanna BudapestSelf - Dianic Wicca
Louisah TeishSelf - Witch
Garry PenhallSelf - New Testament Christian
Ruth PenhallSelf - New Testament Christian
Olivia RobertsonSelf - Fellowship of Isis
Lawrence Durdin-RobertsonSelf - Fellowship of Isis
Joan HalifaxSelf - Anthropologist
Michael HarnerSelf - Shaman
Charles T. TartCharles T. TartSelf - Psychologist
Stanislav GrofStanislav GrofSelf
H. R. GigerH. R. GigerSelf
Peter BarwickSelf

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