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Witchfinder General

NR19681h 27mMichael Reeves
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 94%

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"He'll hang, burn, and mutilate you. He's the… Witchfinder General"

England, 1645. The cruel civil war between Royalists and Parliamentarians that is ravaging the country causes an era of chaos and legal arbitrariness that allows unscrupulous men to profit by exploiting the absurd superstitions of the peasants; like Matthew Hopkins, a monster disguised as a man who wanders from town to town offering his services as a witch hunter.

DramaHistoryHorror
RapeBased On Novel Or BookWitch BurningFalse AccusationsReligious FundamentalismSadistic TortureWitch HuntEnglish Civil War17th CenturyFolk Horror

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Frequently asked questions

What is Witchfinder General (1968) about?

England, 1645. The cruel civil war between Royalists and Parliamentarians that is ravaging the country causes an era of chaos and legal arbitrariness that allows unscrupulous men to profit by exploiting the absurd superstitions of the peasants; like Matthew Hopkins, a monster disguised as a man who wanders from town to town offering his services as a witch hunter.

Who stars in Witchfinder General?

Witchfinder General stars Vincent Price (Matthew Hopkins), Ian Ogilvy (Richard Marshall), Robert Russell (John Stearne), Nicky Henson (Swallow), Hilary Dwyer (Sara). The film was directed by Michael Reeves.

How long is Witchfinder General?

Witchfinder General has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1968. It is rated NR.

Is Witchfinder General worth watching?

Witchfinder General holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Drama, History, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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