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Simon, King of the Witches
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.
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Plot Summary
Simon, a struggling werewolf, discovers witchcraft and uses his newfound powers to gain revenge on those who wronged him, including a coven of witches who cast him out. He seeks to become the king of all witches by manipulating and destroying those around him. His journey is fraught with dark magic, betrayal, and a descent into madness.
Critical Reception
Simon, King of the Witches is a cult classic horror film, often cited for its unique blend of witchcraft and occult themes. While not a mainstream critical success upon its release, it has gained a devoted following over the years for its distinctive style and memorable performance by Andrew Prine.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique occult themes and psychedelic visuals.
Andrew Prine's performance as the titular character is often highlighted as a standout.
Considered a cult favorite within the grindhouse and exploitation film circuits.
Google audience: Audience reviews often point to the film's cult status and its eccentric, low-budget charm, with some appreciating its dark fantasy elements and others finding its pacing and execution to be dated.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'A Spell for the Witch' and was later re-edited and retitled to capitalize on the occult craze of the early 1970s.
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