There is a plethora of documentaries available on Netflix, covering a wide range of topics. One particular theme that has gained significant attention in recent years is witchcraft. **Witchcraft documentaries** on Netflix have become incredibly popular, captivating viewers with their exploration of this ancient practice. These documentaries shed light on the history, beliefs, and rituals associated with witchcraft. They delve into various branches of witchcraft, such as Wicca, traditional witchcraft, and modern witchcraft, showcasing the diverse perspectives within the witchcraft community. Many of these documentaries also explore the stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding witchcraft.

Vanessa Hudgens‘ new documentary explores her ‘witchy awakening’

Many of these documentaries also explore the stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding witchcraft. They aim to dispel the myths and highlight the empowering aspects of the practice. Viewers are introduced to modern witches who embrace witchcraft as a form of spirituality and self-empowerment.

‘Dead Hot’ explores Hudgens‘ spiritual journey, trailing her as she explores Salem with her best friend.

Vanessa Hudgens has long had a thing for witches. The actress is taking her interest in the occult and the spiritual to the next level, sharing a new documentary with the world called “Dead Hot.” In it, Hudgens is joined by her best friend GG Magree, with the two traveling to Salem to explore everything related to witchcraft.

The film follows Hudgens and Magree as they take the hotbed of witches in America, including submitting themselves to ghost hunting quests, and more spooky situations. “I’ve always felt really connected in a way I could never explain,” said Hudgens in an interview with InStyle.“I was filming The Princess Switch 2 or 3 and I had my first conscious witchy awakening. I was learning about the history of the women who were wrongfully accused of witchcraft and learning about what witchcraft even is.”

The show counted with the help of Leslie Garvin, a spiritual consultant, who vouched for Hudgens and Magree’s passion for witches and their history. “I know that people have different beliefs of it. We’re in a society where there’s been a very clear directive path of what a ghost or spirit is and I think we’re in a new age of that changing,” said Garvin. “I always say, ‘Just be curious instead of being judgmental, instead of being skeptical. Just stay curious.’ When you’re curious, miraculous things happen.”

Witchcraft Meets ‘The Simple Life’: Why Vanessa Hudgens Is Bringing Her Spiritual Journey to TV

Vanessa Hudgens is ushering in a new season: the season of the witch.

Hudgens is known for her triple-threat talents, from acting in “Spring Breakers” to singing in “Tick, Tick…Boom!” to dancing in “Grease Live!” and starring in franchises like Netflix’s “The Princess Switch” and Disney’s “High School Musical.” But her latest project is her most personal yet — she is embarking on a spiritual journey in Salem with her best friend, musician GG Magree, for the unscripted film, “Dead Hot.”

“Dead Hot” — which premieres April 14 on Tubi — is a true passion project for Hudgens and Magree, who are fascinated with the spirit world and came up with the idea to document their experience together. In the film, the duo set out to Salem, Mass., where they explore witchcraft, ghost hunting and connect with spirits.

“It was a lot more personal than anything I’ve ever done,” Hudgens tells Variety. “I’m not hiding behind a character as I normally do in films — this is me, exploring something that I am very passionate about.”

“I knew it would be extremely personal, and I would be sticking my neck out doing so,” Hudgens continues. “But I’m hoping that it makes other curious people out there to be inspired to open their hearts, minds and soul. Trust their intuition and find a bit more peace in the unknown.”

The creative team behind “Dead Hot” explains that this is not some ghost hunting schtick. Hudgens and Magree are both self-taught students of witchcraft who have been experimenting and connecting with the spirit world for most of their lives. During the pandemic, they spent their quarantine together watching shows about the afterlife, and exploring how ghost hunters, mediums and witches engaged with the spiritual world.

“During 2020, I think we were all looking for ways to better ourselves, to grow and come out of it as better people,” Hudgens says. “I really started to lean into rituals and manifestation. I was actually leading little coven meetings over Zoom with a few other witchy friends. It was such an uplifting community and it had me even more curious about witchcraft. The exploration seemed like a special thing to document and share.”

But after Hudgens and Magree embarked on a ghost hunt that went awry, the two friends realized they needed proper mentorship and training, and so, they had cameras chronicle their pilgrimage to Salem for their masterclass in witchcraft. They first shot an episode of a ghost hunt, but when Hudgens’ and Magree’s curiosity deepened about the spirit world, the production pivoted to focus more on spiritual connection and less on ghost hunting.

“The stigma is quite serious, so we wanted to approach it more in like a friendship and in a light way for people like us that are self-taught,” Magree says of witchcraft.

Julie Pizzi, president of Bunim-Murray Productions, which produced “Dead Hot,” says that the tone of the project isn’t necessarily what you’d expect with witchcraft at the center. Hudgens and Magree “really wanted to live in this space of growth, positivity, love and kindness,” Pizzi says. “To marry that with ghost hunting felt very magical.”

And of course, the journey between the two friends is a ton of fun. “It almost felt like ‘The Simple Life’ meets ghost hunting,” Pizzi says.

“We knew that the way they approached witchcraft was very healthy and positive,” adds executive producer Farnaz Farjam. “We didn’t hinder them or ask them to do anything in any other kind of way than in the way they would normally approach it themselves.”

Hudgens and Magree were determined to approach the genre from a different perspective, highlighting their personal friendship, as well as their connection to their femininity. “Many of the ghost hunting shows are led by men, it was an opportunity to ground this in a really feminine point of view,” says Pizzi. “There is so much power inside each human, and to see two young women really grow and embrace their own abilities and manifesting their own destiny, there’s something really great about grabbing onto your inner wisdom and power. And I don’t think that that’s always encouraged.”

As Hudgens and Magree were preparing for their journey, it became clear that mediums and spiritual advisors would be necessary for the self-taught witches. Pizzi and Farjam tapped the spiritually-gifted producer Leslie Garvin, a producer from “Shark Tank,” who says she has been able to connect with those who have passed since she was eight years old. Garvin joined “Dead Hot” to guide and mentor Hudgens and Magree as they dove deeper into the invisible world.

“We needed somebody with the gift to be with us, to help guide this,” Farjam explains.

Once Garvin joined the team, the entire production felt they were in safe hands. “Leslie was put on this earth to heal and make the world a better place,” Magree raves. “Within meeting her in the first five minutes, I’m talking and just pouring my entire life into her because you can just feel her energy is so pure and so light.”

Garvin says, “The very first moment that I talked to GG and Vanessa prior to going out to Salem, I just fell in love with them immediately. The passion, the excitement, the ability to focus and tune in and their desire to want to grow and learn was palpable.”

“We had shot an episode of a ghost hunt, which was so much fun and absolutely thrilling, but then as our questions deepened about spirit, so did the curiosity,” Hudgens says.

But the entire journey wasn’t entirely smooth. As Garvin mentored Hudgens and Magree, they all stumbled upon a series of sensitive moments from connecting with loved ones who have died to being contacted by darker energies. While they experienced harrowing moments, Garvin believes the film proves that “the time is now for women to step into their power and to use their voices.”

Hudgens recognizes that there might be naysayers about her passion for the spirit world. But she hopes that her film is inspiring and empowering for audiences.

“I think when you’re doing something against the grain there will always be some sort of pushback,” Hudgens says. “But the overall message is so empowering that hopefully — skeptic or not — you can walk away feeling a bit more in your own power.”

“Dead Hot” is produced by Bunim-Murray Productions and distributed by Banijay Rights. The film debuts April 14 on Tubi.

Three Witches Agree, *This* Is the Most Realistic Movie About Witches

Who better to weigh in on movies about witches than actual witches?

Aesthetically, I’ve always been partial to witches. Poofy black dresses? Voluminous skirts? Pointed toe black boots? Anything that could be described as “Morticia Addams-chic?” Say no more.

It wasn’t until 2020, though, that I began to realize that witchcraft was so much more than the Victorian goth moodboard of my dreams. At the beginning of quarantine, I found myself on TikTok, which led to WitchTok (witch TikTok), which I followed up with a deep dive down the rabbit hole of explainers about what it means to actually practice magic, the power of hexing Brett Kavanaugh (and the limitations), and why messing with the moon is a bad, bad idea. Until these discoveries, I was ignorant of the fact that there are real, practicing witches in the world — and have been for centuries, if not millennia. They’re living among us, right beneath our noses, and no, they’re not all wearing black lipstick and robes and big, bushy hairdos a la Cher, Susan Sarandon, and Michelle Pfeiffer in the Witches of Eastwick, or the powdery makeup of Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, and Kathy Najimy in Hocus Pocus.

As we inch closer to Halloween, I’ve been catching up with the witch movies of pop culture infamy, from Netflix's Sabrina to Bewitched to The Craft. But which witch films are pure nonsense, and which are the most realistic portrayals of coven life?

To find out, I reached out to three New York-based witches for their takes on films like Practical Magic and The Wizard of Oz. Here’s what they had to say about how these movies stack up.

Most witchcraft documentaries on Netflix are educational in nature, striving to educate viewers about the diverse practices and beliefs within the witchcraft community. They often feature interviews with experts, practitioners, and historians who provide valuable insights into the world of witchcraft. These documentaries also touch upon the cultural significance of witchcraft, exploring its historical roots in different societies around the world. Viewers get a glimpse into ancient rituals and traditions, as well as contemporary adaptations of witchcraft. Overall, witchcraft documentaries on Netflix offer a captivating and educational experience for viewers interested in exploring this intriguing subject. They provide an opportunity to learn about a practice that has both fascinated and frightened people for centuries, ultimately revealing the beauty and depth of witchcraft..

Reviews for "Witchcraft and Healing: The Power of Alternative Medicine on Netflix"

1. Jenna D. - 2/5 stars - I was excited to watch the "Witchcraft documentary" on Netflix, but I was sorely disappointed. The documentary lacked depth and didn't go into the historical or cultural aspects of witchcraft. It felt more like sensationalized entertainment rather than a thoughtful exploration of the subject matter. I was expecting to learn something about different pagan practices, but instead, it seemed to focus more on witch stereotypes and Hollywood portrayals. Overall, it didn't provide the educational and informative experience I was hoping for.

2. Mark S. - 1/5 stars - This "Witchcraft documentary" on Netflix was a complete waste of time. It was poorly produced, with low-quality visuals and lackluster narration. The content was shallow and seemed to perpetuate misconceptions about witchcraft. There was no real effort to present diverse perspectives or provide a balanced view. Instead, it felt like a flimsy attempt to cash in on the growing interest in witchcraft without offering any substantial insights. Save yourself the disappointment and find a more reputable source to learn about this fascinating topic.

3. Sarah M. - 2/5 stars - I found the "Witchcraft documentary" on Netflix to be highly superficial and lacking in substance. The film barely scratched the surface of the history and cultural significance of witchcraft. It focused more on sensational stories and dramatic reenactments rather than offering a comprehensive exploration of the subject. The documentary also failed to address the modern-day practices and beliefs of witches, leaving me with more questions than answers. If you're genuinely interested in learning about witchcraft, I would suggest looking elsewhere for more in-depth and credible information.

4. Michael R. - 2/5 stars - "Witchcraft documentary" on Netflix was a letdown. The film seemed to rely heavily on dramatic storytelling rather than providing a well-rounded understanding of witchcraft. It lacked the necessary context and depth to truly educate viewers about the historical, cultural, and spiritual aspects of witchcraft. The documentary also failed to present different perspectives and instead seemed to focus on reinforcing stereotypes. Overall, it missed the mark and left me wanting a more insightful and comprehensive examination of the subject.

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