The German witch trials were a series of persecutions and executions that took place between the 15th and 18th centuries in what is now present-day Germany. These trials were a part of the larger phenomenon of the witch hunts that swept across Europe during this time. During this period, there was a widespread belief in the existence of witches and their ability to cause harm through the use of magic. The trials were generally initiated as a response to accusations or suspicions of witchcraft. Accusations were often based on hearsay, rumors, or personal vendettas. Once accused, the individual would be subjected to an interrogation and various forms of torture, including sleep deprivation and physical abuse, in order to extract a confession.

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Once accused, the individual would be subjected to an interrogation and various forms of torture, including sleep deprivation and physical abuse, in order to extract a confession. The confessions were often obtained under duress and were supported by the use of other dubious evidence, including spectral evidence and the testimony of supposed witnesses. Once the accused confessed, they would be put on trial and faced with the possibility of torture and eventual execution.

Fall 2023

Monday September 25th

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

Sweet and awkward 16-year-old Ruby Gillman is desperate to fit in at school, but she mostly just feels invisible. She's prevented from hanging out with the cool kids at the beach because her over-protective mom forbids her from getting in the water. When she breaks her mom's rule, Ruby discovers that she is a descendant of the warrior Kraken queens and is destined to inherit the throne from her grandmother. The Kraken are sworn to protect the world's oceans against vain, power-hungry mermaids.

Monday September 25th

Fast X

Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they must confront the most lethal opponent they've ever faced. Fueled by revenge, a terrifying threat emerges from the shadows of the past to shatter Dom's world and destroy everything -- and everyone -- he loves.

Monday October 2nd

In Anisqoyo Park

Hocus Pocus

After moving to Salem, Mass., teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and their new friend, Allison (Vinessa Shaw). After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy) who used to live in the house. Now, with the help of a magical cat, the kids must steal the witches' book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal.

Friday October 13th

The Blackening

Seven friends go away for the weekend, only to find themselves trapped in a cabin with a killer who has a vendetta. They must pit their street smarts and knowledge of horror movies against the murderer to stay alive.

Friday October 27th

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O'Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named "Rocky."

Monday October 30th

Kiki's Delivery Service

In this anime feature, 13-year-old Kiki moves to a seaside town with her talking cat, Jiji, to spend a year alone, in accordance with her village's tradition for witches in training. After learning to control her broomstick, Kiki sets up a flying courier service and soon becomes a fixture in the community. But when the insecure young witch begins questioning herself and loses her magic abilities, she must overcome her self-doubt to get her powers back.

Friday November 3rd

Barbie

8:00 pm and 10:00 pm

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

Monday November 6th

Past Lives

Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Decades later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront destiny, love and the choices that make a life.

Friday November 17th

Meg 2 - The Trench

Jonas Taylor leads a research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival. Pitted against colossal, prehistoric sharks and relentless environmental plunderers, they must outrun, outsmart and outswim their merciless predators.

The typical punishment for a convicted witch was death by hanging or, in some cases, burning at the stake. There were also instances of individuals being drowned as a form of execution. The number of individuals who were executed during the German witch trials is difficult to determine. It is estimated that tens of thousands of people, predominantly women, were accused and convicted of witchcraft during this time. The exact number of executions, however, is a subject of debate among historians. The witch trials began to decline in the late 17th century due to changing attitudes towards witchcraft and a growing skepticism towards the reliability of the evidence used in these trials. By the 18th century, the majority of the German states had abandoned the practice of witch trials. The German witch trials left a lasting impact on German society. The persecution and execution of alleged witches led to widespread fear and suspicion, as well as the destruction of many lives and communities. The trials also highlighted the power dynamics and gender biases of the time, with women being disproportionately targeted and accused of witchcraft. In conclusion, the German witch trials were a dark chapter in European history, characterized by widespread persecution and execution of individuals accused of witchcraft. The trials reflect the prevailing beliefs and fears of the time, as well as the systemic injustices and biases present in society..

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