This week on Broomsticks and Bloodshed, Cory and Rossa descend into the gothic heart of 1970s Blaxploitation horror with The House on Skull Mountain. Set in an eerie Atlanta mansion and steeped in ancestral legacy, the film blends Catholic imagery, Vodou, Hoodoo, and gothic melodrama into a supernatural mystery where blood calls to blood and the dead refuse to stay silent.

We break down the film’s use of ritual magic, wangas, ancestral spirits, possession, and resurrection, separating cinematic exaggeration from real world Vodou and Hoodoo practices. Along the way, we explore the historical and cultural significance of the cast, many of whom were real life activists, artists, and civil rights leaders, and discuss how the film navigates race, lineage, power, and identity in ways that still spark conversation today.

From skull imagery and ritual drums to questions of ancestry and spiritual inheritance, this episode looks at why House on Skull Mountain stands apart from crime focused Blaxploitation films and why its portrayal of Black spiritual traditions deserves a closer, more thoughtful examination.

In this week’s episode of Broomsticks and Bloodshed, Cory and Rossa plunge into the feverish world of Häxan, the silent-era blend of scholarship, superstition, and shocking imagery that redefined cinematic witchcraft. We explore its historical sources, its unforgettable sabbat visions, and the real witchcraft practices buried beneath the hysteria. From demonology manuals to torture chambers, we examine how fear shaped the medieval imagination and why Christensen’s film still echoes through witch cinema today.

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This week on Broomsticks and Bloodshed, Cory and Rossa trek into the icy folklore of 1950s Finland to explore The White Reindeer, a haunting blend of shamanic magic, vampiric hunger, and the crushing loneliness that transforms Pirita from a restless bride into a shape-shifting predator.

We dig into the film’s stark Arctic landscapes, its surreal ritual sequences, and its deeply human fear of desire gone feral. Then we take a close look at how the movie’s depictions of Sámi magic compare to authentic practices, and why this tragic folktale still resonates in modern witchcraft conversations.

Join us as we break down the legend, the symbolism, the spellwork, and the chilling beauty that makes The White Reindeer one of the most striking witch films ever put to screen.

Grab your potion bottles and hide your chocolate! This week, Cory and Rossa unmask The Witches, Nicolas Roeg’s twisted children’s tale of mice, magic, and moral panic. From Anjelica Huston’s iconic Grand High Witch to Jim Henson’s grotesque creature work, we’re diving deep into the film’s mix of whimsy and horror. Join us as we explore how Dahl’s story warped witchcraft for a generation, what the movie gets right about transformation magic, and why some childhood scares still linger long after the credits roll.

This week on Broomsticks and Bloodshed, Cory and Rossa dive into 1978’s Summer of Fear — a made-for-TV witchy thriller starring Linda Blair that’s equal parts camp and curse. From eerie family secrets to seventies-style sorcery, we unpack the film’s magic, melodrama, and misunderstood witchcraft. Tune in as we explore how this forgotten gem helped shape the era’s small-screen horror and whether its spell still holds power today.

In this special supplemental episode of Broomsticks and Bloodshed, Cory and Rosśan take a break from their usual deep dives to chat about the horror movies that have been haunting their screens lately. From cult classics to new releases, they share what’s been hitting, missing, and casting the strongest cinematic spells this spooky season. Grab your pumpkin spice potion and settle in—it’s a casual coven hang full of witchy opinions and October vibes.

A cursed button, a desperate loan officer, and a furious witch collide in Sam Raimi’s Drag Me to Hell (2009), a wild ride of camp, terror, and dark humor. This week, Cory and Rossa break down Raimi’s chaotic return to horror, from jump scares to gross-out gags, while also digging into how the film’s portrayal of curses and witchcraft connects to real magical practices.

This week, we’re talking about Ti West’s The House of the Devil (2009). Set in the 1980s, the film follows a college student who takes a babysitting job in a remote house, only to find herself caught in a nightmarish plot steeped in satanic panic. We dig into West’s slow-burn style, the retro throwback vibes, and the chilling finale that makes this a modern horror cult classic.