The Last Sacrifice 2025
Documentary
Where to watch (US)
PhiloAMC+ Amazon ChannelAMC+ Roku Premium ChannelShudderShudder Amazon ChannelShudder Apple TV channel
Synopsis
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.
Crew & cast
Director Rupert Russell
Cast Gavin Bone, Geraldine Beskin, Janet Farrar, Adam Godley, Ronald Hutton
Release timeline
| Digital | 2026-02-16 | AMC+/Shudder |