Witchcraft is a topic that has fascinated and terrified people throughout history. Many cultures and societies have believed in the existence of witches and have developed various indicators or signs to identify individuals practicing witchcraft. These indicators can include both physical and behavioral traits. Physical indicators of witchcraft often involve marks or deformities on the body. In some cultures, it was believed that witches had an extra nipple or had a peculiar birthmark. Other physical indicators could include a missing toe or finger, unusually colored eyes, or a hunched back.
Anyway the point is they have to get some special ashes before Yuan’s seventh curse bursts and spills all his blood. They didn’t have WebMD back then, but luckily Dr. Wisely asks a few questions and knows what to prescribe: “Get a pregnant cow at once. Slaughter it and get her placenta out. A black dog as well and get its blood.” He says a friend of Aquala taught him that for breaking a Little Ghost spell, but he doesn’t know if it works. And meanwhile Yuen and Black Dragon have to do a quest that no one has ever survived: climb up a giant Buddha statue, fight all the kung fu masters that appear on it, pry out its eyes, cut one open, eat the glowing ball of magic inside, then go to a different place to eat the other one within a certain amount of time. Which at the time seemed kinda crazy but obviously now is common medical practice.
Can Wisely come up with a plan to break the curse, destroy the Evil Priest and Old Ancestor, free Betsy to boink Black Dragon and still keep his briar pipe lit. Sure, there was still an awful lot of kung fu but buoyed up by an increasingly affluent Chinese audience not to mention a growing geeky subculture worldwide the film-makers were reaching out to embrace well, pretty much anything and everything.
Other physical indicators could include a missing toe or finger, unusually colored eyes, or a hunched back. These physical traits were seen as evidence of a pact with the devil or some other supernatural power. Behavioral indicators of witchcraft often involve people's actions or habits.
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The Seventh Curse is an adventurous story of lost tribes and deadly magic. Featuring strange locales, evil sorcerers and monsters, this bonkers thrill fest is a rollicking Asian oddity, a must for collectors of exotic Hong Kong cinema.
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Starring Chow Yun-fat (Hard Bolied, The Killer, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) The Seventh Curse is a curious entry from Golden Harvest, the legendary production company which had previously bought us the stone cold Bruce Lee classics, Way of the Dragon, Fist of Fury and Enter the Dragon. When Dr Yuen (Chin Siu-ho) attempts to rescue a girl about to be sacrificed by the Worm Tribe in the middle of a Thailand jungle, he is damned with seven ‘Blood Curses’. Though he finds a temporary antidote this will only last a year and he must return to the jungle to find a permanent cure. The Seventh Curse is an adventurous story of lost tribes and deadly magic. Featuring strange locales, evil sorcerers and monsters, this bonkers thrill fest is a rollicking Asian oddity, a must for collectors of exotic Hong Kong cinema.
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- Release Date: 27th June 2022
- Region Code: B
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- Language: English
- Certification: 18
- Running Time: 97
- Discs: 1
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One commonly cited indicator is frequenting areas associated with witchcraft, such as cemeteries or crossroads. It was believed that witches would gather in these places to perform their rituals and meet with other witches. Unusual behavior, such as wandering alone at night or having conversations with animals, was also seen as a sign of witchcraft. Additionally, a person who was known to be knowledgeable about herbs or practiced healing arts might be suspected of being a witch. Another common indicator of witchcraft is the ability to perform magic or supernatural feats. This could include things like predicting the future, causing illness or misfortune, or controlling the weather. People believed that witches had the power to harm others through the use of spells and potions, and these abilities were seen as clear signs of witchcraft. In some cases, individuals accused of witchcraft would be subjected to tests or trials to determine their guilt. These tests often involved putting the accused through physically demanding or dangerous situations, such as being thrown into water to see if they would float (a sign of witchcraft) or being pricked with needles to find a "witches' mark." These tests were based on the belief that witches were immune to pain or could perform supernatural acts to escape harm. It is important to note that the indicators of witchcraft discussed here are based on historical and cultural beliefs, and not on any scientific evidence. The belief in witchcraft and the identification of witches has varied widely across different cultures and time periods. In many cases, these indicators were subjective and relied on superstition rather than factual evidence. Today, the idea of witchcraft is often seen as a relic of the past, but it continues to hold a significant place in folklore and popular culture..
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