Secret Rites (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1971, Secret Rites is a horror and documentary film directed by Derek Ford, running about 47 minutes. “"What do they ACTUALLY do?"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pseudo-documentary about black magic and the study of witchcraft with a rare appearance by real-life occultist Alex Sanders.
Who’s in it. Secret Rites stars Lee Peters as Narrator, Penny Beeching as Penny, Alex Sanders as Himself and Maxine Sanders as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Secret Rites has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Secret Rites page.
If you liked it. Fans of Secret Rites tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Secret Rites (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Secret Rites change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Secret Rites worth watching?
- Secret Rites holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Secret Rites?
- Secret Rites stars Lee Peters, Penny Beeching, Alex Sanders, Maxine Sanders and Shirley Harmer.
- When was Secret Rites released?
- Secret Rites was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.