Wizards (1977) is a cult animated fantasy film by Ralph Bakshi that blends post‑apocalyptic science fiction with fairy‑tale magic, telling the story of two wizards—Avatar, representing peace and magic, and his evil brother Blackwolf, who harnesses technology and Nazi propaganda to build a mutant army. Set thousands of years after nuclear war, the film follows Avatar and his companions on a quest to stop Blackwolf’s conquest, mixing traditional cel animation with rotoscoped battle scenes and archival footage. Made on a modest budget, it became a box‑office success and remains celebrated for its eccentric style, political allegory, and role in pushing adult animation into darker, more experimental territory.
