The Wytch Files

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The Wytch Files is a podcast that reviews books, comics, T.V. shows, and movies that feature themes involving the occult.  Our goal is to showcase how popular media portrays witches, magicians, pagans and other occultists and to provide critical review and analysis of these portrayals from the prospective of a practicing occultist.  The Wytch Files also hopes to find quality media that provide positive portrayals of the occult that can be recommend to the community. 

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Ep. 32: A Dark Song

Oct 01 2023 67 mins  
Hello Friends! Today, I take a close look at A Dark Song, the 2016, independent horror film, written and directed by Liam Gavin. I examine the main ritual at the core of the film called the Abramelin operation to see how it measures up to the real world version. I also go through some brief history regarding the ritual and The Holy Guardian Angel at the center of the operation.For

Ep. 31: Plague Time Favorites

Dec 28 2021 54 mins  
The Wytch Files recommendations episode for the end of year plague times. The episode is chock full of favorites from movies, tv, comics, books, documentaries and podcasts, which contain occult themes or are occult adjacent. So, relax, grab a cup or glass of your choice beverage, take a seat and enjoy the episode. You may find some great new media or simply be reminded of an old fa

Ep. 30: The Craft Legacy (2020)

Nov 07 2021 76 mins  
The Craft: Legacy (2020) movie review and analysis of its major themes including its portrayal of witchcraft and magic.

Ep. 29: Suspiria (2018) - SPOILERS

Aug 19 2020 126 mins  
Suspiria (2018) movie review, diving deep into the witches, magic, ritual, cosmology, and dance history! The focus is on the overall occult aspects and on dance as a magical system in the film.

Ep. 28: The Dark Crystal (1982)

Oct 29 2019 66 mins  
Hello Friends! Welcome back to episode 28 of The Wytch Files! Today we are extremely pleased to bring you a review of Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal movie, released in 1982. For complete show notes, tons of links, and a YouTube playlist of related goodies visit https://thewytchfiles.blogspot.com and thewytchfiles.com. May you build your world in the light of the Crystal of Trut

Ep. 27: The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina, Season 1

Apr 09 2019 121 mins  
Join us in Ep 27 where we review The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - season one, part one. This teen witch gets into all classic acts of witchcraft and dances along the edge of the mortal world and the Satanic Path of Night. We examine the rich, well written magic of CAOS, real life Satanism, and the evils of the Patriarchy. It's a devilishly good time! And be sure to check o

Ep. 26: Requiem

Oct 31 2018 63 mins  
Angels, Enochian magic, John Dee, spirits, and scrying mirrors! Requiem, the BBC/Netflix show takes center stage for this special Samhain review episode. So, grab a cuppa, get comfy and get transported into this darkly gothic and often creepy tale!

Ep. 25: The Fortune Teller, Part 2

Sep 23 2018 42 mins  
Tarot history, tarot de Marseille, and esoteric tarot! Final installment for The Fortune Teller review and the history of the tarot. This episode focuses on the development of the Tarot De Marseille and the esoteric tarot including the Rider Waite Smith and Thoth tarot decks.

Ep 24: The Fortune Teller, Part 1

Sep 06 2018 59 mins  
Oracles of Wadjet, powerful female seers, ancient Egyptian tarot deck and tarot history are some of the interesting and fun themes discussed in a review of the novel "The Fortune Teller" by Gwendolyn Womack.

Ep. 23: End of Winter Favorites

Apr 07 2018 24 mins  
Ceremonial ritualists, mad scientists, fortune tellers, cardslingers, mavens of horror and more! This favorites episode shares some favorite witch and nerd media to celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of spring.