Romero's lesser-known 1973 feminist occult drama 'Season of the Witch' examined

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Director George A. Romero, famed for zombie classics, also made the 1973 film Season of the Witch. Originally titled Hungry Wives, it was marketed as an exploitation and softcore porn movie. The film failed commercially upon release, partly due to its minimal nudity and dialogue-heavy nature. It has since been re-evaluated as a feminist occult drama distinct from Romero's typical horror work.

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