Black Magic Rites (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1973, Black Magic Rites is a horror film directed by Renato Polselli, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Isabel is a dead vampire and witch whose body is hanging in a basement while the owner tries to kidnap virgins for a sacrifice that could mean Isabel’s resurrection. But doing this won’t be easy as the women aren’t gonna give in very easily.
Who’s in it. Black Magic Rites stars Mickey Hargitay as Jack Nelson, Rita Calderoni as Isabella / Laureen, Raul Lovecchio as Occultist and Christa Barrymore as Christa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Black Magic Rites has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Magic Rites page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Magic Rites tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Magic Rites (1973)?
- In US, Black Magic Rites is available to stream on Night Flight Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Magic Rites worth watching?
- Black Magic Rites holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Magic Rites?
- Black Magic Rites stars Mickey Hargitay, Rita Calderoni, Raul Lovecchio, Christa Barrymore and William Darni.
- When was Black Magic Rites released?
- Black Magic Rites was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.