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Reel Trash Cinema

Reel Trash Cinema

Wizards (1977) — Mutants, Magic & Cult Animated Fantasy

Sep 2, 2026 · 53 min · 13 segments

Wizards (1977) is a bizarre and unforgettable animated cult movie from legendary filmmaker Ralph Bakshi. Set in a post-apocalyptic future where magic has returned to Earth, this strange blend of…

Wizards (1977) is a bizarre and unforgettable animated cult movie from legendary filmmaker Ralph Bakshi. Set in a post-apocalyptic future where magic has returned to Earth, this strange blend of fantasy, science fiction, and counterculture animation features mutants, fairies, elves, robots, ancient technology, dark magic, and two powerful twin brothers destined to become enemies. Marc, Bill, and Rena break down Bakshi’s distinctive animation style, the strange story, unforgettable characters, bizarre imagery, Nazi-inspired propaganda, and the wildly unconventional world of Wizards. We also look at the movie’s place in 1970s animation and why it has remained such a fa...

Wizards (1977) is a bizarre and unforgettable animated cult movie from legendary filmmaker Ralph Bakshi. Set in a post-apocalyptic future where magic has returned to Earth, this strange blend of…

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Speakers: MarkHostBillHostReneeHost

Top entities: Mark Hamill×23 Cool World×9 Wizards×10 Fritz the Cat×23 Weehawk×15

Show signals: SuitabilityLimitedBiasNot politicalAudience≈40 followers

Introducing Wizards0:58 – 12:19

M

MarkHost

0:58

Yeah.

M

MarkHost

0:59

Today we watch something a little different, an animated classic, Bill.

B

BillHost

1:03

Our first animated movie.

M

MarkHost

1:05

First animated movie of the podcast by Ralph Bakshi.

M

MarkHost

1:09

Did I say that right? Is it

B

BillHost

1:10

Bakshi or Bakshi? I'm never sure.

B

BillHost

1:12

I've heard it both ways.

B

BillHost

1:13

Yeah.

M

MarkHost

1:14

So write us, Ralph.

M

MarkHost

1:15

Tell us.

M

MarkHost

1:15

Yeah.

M

MarkHost

1:16

Wizards from 1977.

M

MarkHost

1:18

This movie is as old as I am.

M

MarkHost

1:25

This film is pretty dark for its PG

B

BillHost

1:28

rating.

B

BillHost

1:29

I don't quite know how it got that.

B

BillHost

1:31

I don't know how he got a PG rating on anything.

B

BillHost

1:33

I mean, honestly.

B

BillHost

1:35

This stuff is definitely not for

M

MarkHost

1:36

kids.

M

MarkHost

1:37

For certainly.

M

MarkHost

1:38

This one is not for kids either.

M

MarkHost

1:39

I mean, well, PG is not necessarily for kids.

M

MarkHost

1:43

It's parental guidance.

R

ReneeHost

1:45

Yeah, it's not a G. 77 was a

Mark HamillPersonAmerican actor
99%23 mentions
Cool WorldMovie1992 film
98%9 mentions
WizardsMovie1977 film
97%10 mentions
Fritz the CatMovie1972 film
95%23 mentions
WeehawkEntityMovie character
94%15 mentions
Ralph BakshiPersonAmerican animator and filmmaker
92%17 mentions
JawsMovie1975 film
91%17 mentions
Quentin TarantinoPersonAmerican filmmaker and actor
90%3 mentions
Four RoomsMovie1995 film
88%5 mentions
Bob HoltPersonAmerican actor
87%3 mentions
Irven SpencePersonAmerican animator
86%1 mention
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84%4 mentions
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83%4 mentions
Paul StanleyPersonAmerican musician and songwriter
82%2 mentions
Roger RabbitEntityFictional character
80%1 mention
HulkEntityMarvel Universe character
79%5 mentions
NazismEntityPolitical ideology
77%6 mentions
ColumboTV SeriesAmerican drama series
76%6 mentions
Indiana JonesEntityFictional universe
75%2 mentions
PropagandaEntity
73%1 mention
Robert RodriguezPersonAmerican filmmaker and composer
72%2 mentions
PriestEntity
71%1 mention
Lou FerrignoPersonAmerican actor and retired bodybuilder
69%1 mention
EarthPlacePlanet
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ElfquestEntityComic book series
66%5 mentions
John Ronald Reuel TolkienPersonWriter and academic
65%3 mentions
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64%2 mentions
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62%1 mention
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Harrison FordPersonAmerican actor
57%1 mention
Stan LeePersonAmerican comic book writer and editor
55%1 mention
Joker EntityDC Universe character
54%2 mentions
Tim RothPersonEnglish actor
53%3 mentions
WaxworkMovie1988 film
51%2 mentions
Shadow DemonEntityMovie character
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Brad PittPersonAmerican actor and film producer
49%2 mentions
Reservoir DogsMovie1992 film
47%3 mentions
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46%2 mentions
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45%2 mentions
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43%1 mention
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42%1 mention
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40%1 mention
GremlinsMovie1984 film
39%1 mention
Peter FalkPersonAmerican actor
38%1 mention
George LucasPersonAmerican filmmaker and philanthropist
36%2 mentions
VikingsEntityPeople
35%7 mentions
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34%1 mention
MadonnaPersonAmerican singer-songwriter and record producer
32%1 mention

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Film professionalsCelebrities
Animated feature filmsFilm > Animation
Science fiction and fantasyEntertainment
Animation artArts > Visual arts
Ralph Bakshi filmsFilm > Animation > Animated feature films
Wizards (1977)Film > Animation > Animated feature films > Ralph Bakshi films
Rotoscoping and limited animationArts > Visual arts > Animation art
Wizards' low-budget visual styleArts > Visual arts > Animation art > Rotoscoping and limited animation
Post-apocalyptic fantasyEntertainment > Science fiction and fantasy
Magic versus technology narrativesEntertainment > Science fiction and fantasy > Post-apocalyptic fantasy
Wizards' Avatar and Black Wolf conflictEntertainment > Science fiction and fantasy > Post-apocalyptic fantasy > Magic versus technology narratives
Animation directors and voice actorsCelebrities > Film professionals
Ralph Bakshi and Mark HamillCelebrities > Film professionals > Animation directors and voice actors
Wizards cast and production historyCelebrities > Film professionals > Animation directors and voice actors > Ralph Bakshi and Mark Hamill
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Introducing Wizards0:58 – 12:19

M

MarkHost

0:58

Yeah.

M

MarkHost

0:59

Today we watch something a little different, an animated classic, Bill.

B

BillHost

1:03

Our first animated movie.

M

MarkHost

1:05

First animated movie of the podcast by Ralph Bakshi.

M

MarkHost

1:09

Did I say that right? Is it

B

BillHost

1:10

Bakshi or Bakshi? I'm never sure.

B

BillHost

1:12

I've heard it both ways.

B

BillHost

1:13

Yeah.

M

MarkHost

1:14

So write us, Ralph.

M

MarkHost

1:15

Tell us.

M

MarkHost

1:15

Yeah.

M

MarkHost

1:16

Wizards from 1977.

M

MarkHost

1:18

This movie is as old as I am.

M

MarkHost

1:25

This film is pretty dark for its PG

B

BillHost

1:28

rating.

B

BillHost

1:29

I don't quite know how it got that.

B

BillHost

1:31

I don't know how he got a PG rating on anything.

B

BillHost

1:33

I mean, honestly.

B

BillHost

1:35

This stuff is definitely not for

M

MarkHost

1:36

kids.

M

MarkHost

1:37

For certainly.

M

MarkHost

1:38

This one is not for kids either.

M

MarkHost

1:39

I mean, well, PG is not necessarily for kids.

M

MarkHost

1:43

It's parental guidance.

R

ReneeHost

1:45

Yeah, it's not a G. 77 was a

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