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The Last Sacrifice (2025)

Movie ★ 5.5 94 min

Documentary

The Last Sacrifice delves into the real-life 1945 witchcraft killing of Charles Walton—the terrifying event that inspired The Wicker Man and birthed the folk horror genre. This unsettling true-crime interrogation probes into the eerie, enigmatic cultural undercurrents that shaped 1970's folk horror genre, leaving an indelible mark on cinema and public psyche.

Rupert Russell Director Rupert Russell Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 25, 2025
Runtime
94 min
IMDb
tt33499051
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Intermission Film

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Cast

Gavin Bone Geraldine Beskin Janet Farrar Adam Godley Adam Godley Ronald Hutton Ronald Hutton Leila Latif Jonathan Rigby Jonathan Rigby Tim Stanley

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Last Sacrifice about?
The Last Sacrifice delves into the real-life 1945 witchcraft killing of Charles Walton—the terrifying event that inspired The Wicker Man and birthed the folk horror genre. This unsettling true-crime interrogation probes into the eerie, enigmatic cultural undercurrents that shaped 1970's folk horror genre, leaving an indelible mark on cinema and public psyche.
Who directed The Last Sacrifice?
The Last Sacrifice was directed by Rupert Russell.
Who stars in The Last Sacrifice?
The Last Sacrifice stars Gavin Bone, Geraldine Beskin, Janet Farrar, Adam Godley.
When was The Last Sacrifice released?
The Last Sacrifice is a 2025 documentary film.
Where can I watch The Last Sacrifice?
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