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Broomsticks and Bloodshed Podcast
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Delve into the dark arts of cinema with the ultimate podcast for lovers of witchy horror movies. From cult classics to hidden gems, they’ll explore the witchy, the weird, and the downright wicked.
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“Something old is watching.”
This week on Broomsticks and Bloodshed, we follow the footsteps, symbols, and sacrifices of The Ritual (2017). Expect dread, myth, and a god that remembers your shame.
#TheRitual #CreatureFeature #OccultHorror #HorrorPodcast
January 7, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Grief is the real monster.
The Ritual (2017) uses the forest as a living altar, and this week Cory and Rossa unpack how trauma, masculinity, and ancient faith collide in one of modern folk horror’s bleakest films.
#FolkHorror #ModernHorror #TheRitual #HorrorTalk
January 5, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Ancient gods. Blasphemous symbols. Fear that feeds belief.
Rossa and Cory break down the pagan imagery and mythic witchcraft roots behind The Ritual (2017) and what the film gets right about devotion and dread.
Streaming now.
#PaganHorror #OccultCinema #WitchyPodcast #TheRitual
January 2, 2026 at 5:08 PM
New episode is live. 🔥
Rossa and Cory journey deep into The Ritual (2017), discussing Jötunn lore, ritualized fear, and why the woods are never just the woods in folk horror.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
#NewEpisode #FolkHorrorFilm #WitchcraftAndHorror #TheRitual
December 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Into the woods we go. 🌲
This week on Broomsticks and Bloodshed, Cory and Rossa brave The Ritual (2017), a folk horror descent into grief, gods, and the terror of choosing the wrong path.
Listen Wednesday, if you dare.
#TheRitual #FolkHorror #HorrorPodcast #WitchcraftInFilm
December 29, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Cory and Rossa tackle one of the moodiest supernatural mysteries of the 70s. From veiled intentions to ritual shadows, we’re unraveling the strange inheritance waiting at Skull Mountain. Episode link in the bio.
#HorrorMovies #PodcastLife #HouseOnSkullMountain
December 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This week we explore how House on Skull Mountain blends folk magic, ancestral rites, and Southern Gothic dread. We break down what the film gets right about ritual practice and where it wanders into movie myth.
#WitchcraftInFilm #OccultHorror #SkullMountain
December 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The spirits are restless on Skull Mountain and we’re heading straight into the fog. Our new episode dives into the eerie rituals, ancestral magic, and atmospheric terror of House on Skull Mountain. Listen now and descend with us.
#HouseOnSkullMountain #HorrorPodcasts #WitchcraftCinema #70sHorror
December 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The spirits are restless on Skull Mountain and we’re heading straight into the fog. Our new episode dives into the eerie rituals, ancestral magic, and atmospheric terror of House on Skull Mountain. Listen now and descend with us.
#HouseOnSkullMountain #HorrorPodcasts #WitchcraftCinema #70sHorror
December 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Skull Mountain is calling this Wednesday. We’re talking voodoo lore, creepy mansions, and the way this cult classic shaped supernatural horror. Get ready for a deep cut into the occult.
#HorrorCommunity #HouseOnSkullMountain #CultCinema #blaxsploitation
December 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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December 14, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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Join Rossa and Cory as we crack open Häxan’s dark spellbook. Torture rooms, night terrors, demonology, and the misunderstood witches who paid the price all take center stage as we revisit this chilling classic. #Haxan #WitchTrials #OccultHistory #HorrorCommunity #SilentFilm #FolkloreStudy #CinemaMag
December 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Häxan isn’t just a film, it’s a haunting. Cory and Rossa explore sabbats, superstition, and the terror of being different in a world ruled by fear. This deep dive uncovers how myth, power, and paranoia shaped witch lore. #Haxan #SilentHorror #Occult #HorrorPodcast #CinemaHistory #Mythos #WitchLore
December 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Rossa and Cory dive into Häxan’s wild mix of scholarship and spectacle. Witches fly, demons grin, and history gets messy. Let’s talk superstition and the real magic beneath the myths in this haunting silent masterpiece. #Haxan #Witchcraft #HorrorPod #CultCinema #VintageFilm #OccultStudy #Cinema #Art
December 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Cory and Rossa descend into the shadows of Häxan, a film that blurs fact, fear, and folklore. Join us as we break down devils, demons, and the truth behind witchcraft accusations in a world shaped by superstition and control. #Haxan #WitchCinema #OccultFilms #FilmPodcast #CinemaHistory #Magic #Lore
December 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Step into the fever dream of Häxan as Cory and Rossa unravel its blend of history, horror, and hysteria. From grim folklore to tortured confessions, we explore why this silent classic still haunts the craft and the culture around witchcraft. #Haxan #Witchcraft #SilentFilm #HorrorHistory #Cinema #Art
December 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Our Häxan episode drops Wednesday, and Cory and Rossa are diving into the silent nightmare that shaped witchcraft on film. Expect demons, folklore, fear, and the truths hidden beneath the hysteria. Join us midweek for the deep dive. #Haxan #Witchcraft #HorrorPod #horrorfilm
December 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The White Reindeer is folk horror before the term existed — mystical, tragic, and full of uncanny beauty. On Broomsticks and Bloodshed, we examine its witchcraft roots and the devastating cost of the spell. #TheWhiteReindeer
#WitchcraftInFilm
#FinnishFolklore
#BroomsticksAndBloodshed #Horror
November 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A lonely wife, an old shaman, a dangerous ritual. The White Reindeer conjures one of cinema’s most haunting witches, wrapped in snowy stillness and hunger. Join Broomsticks and Bloodshed as we trek into this eerie classic. #TheWhiteReindeer
#WitchcraftInFilm
#FinnishFolklore
#Horror
November 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
If you love atmospheric horror that whispers instead of screams, The White Reindeer (1952) is a wintry masterpiece. Broomsticks and Bloodshed explores how desire transforms into monstrosity in this stark folk tale. #TheWhiteReindeer
#WitchcraftInFilm
#FinnishFolklore
November 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Snow, sorrow, and shapeshifting terror. The White Reindeer is a haunting slice of Sámi folklore that blends beauty with blood. On this week’s Broomsticks and Bloodshed, we dig into its witchcraft, symbolism, and chilling silences. #TheWhiteReindeer
#WitchcraftInFilm
#FinnishFolklore
November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The White Reindeer (1952) drifts between myth and nightmare, turning the frozen tundra into a hunting ground for desire, hunger, and ancient magic. Join us as we unravel its eerie spell and the tragic witch at its center. Link in the bio #HorrorFilms #WhiteReindeer #WitchcraftInFilm #FinnishFolklore
November 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Broomsticks and Bloodshed dives into The White Reindeer (1952) this week, exploring its haunting Sámi witchcraft, eerie atmosphere, and tragic transformation. Bundle up — this one chills deep. Catch the full episode Wednesday and follow @brmstixandbloodpod.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We all remember the scene — the mask comes off, the horror beneath revealed. The Witches (1990) scarred a generation with that transformation, and somehow, we loved every second of it. 🐭
#TheWitches #HorrorMovies #roalddahl #horrorfans
November 14, 2025 at 6:16 PM