Vincent Price,
Ian Ogilvy,
Rupert Davies,
Hilary Dwyer,
Robert Russell
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A corrupt opportunist commits brutal crimes in the name of God and country in this atmospheric period horror tale. In 17th century England, as a people's uprising threatens Lord Cromwell's rule, super... read more
DVD Release Date: September 11, 2007
Stats: 307 reviews
In spite of Mr. Price's noteworthy performance, Witchfinder General is at best a second-rate production. The story is conceptually dark, the script is graphically brutal and the characters are painfully one-dimensional.
It's disturbing and horrific as far as the story goes, the fact that this kind of thing used to happen makes me feel quite uneasy. The fact is though, that this isn't the great British horror film it has been made out to be. It doesn't come close to The Wicker Man for example and... read more
When it comes to the MGM Midnite Movies, I've yet to find a bad one, that is until I watched this film, maybe that's why its sold as a single rather then a double as most MGM movies are Double Features. Anyway I don't think Vincent Price enjoyed making the film as it just didn't ... read more
I have a copy of Witchfinder General from many years ago. Recently, whilst re-organising my collection, I happened upon it and watched it once more. This film still manages to induce general feelings of horror on account of its violence, even though it is not really a 'horror' fi... read more
Historical based witch-hunt film set in 17th century England. Not bad at all, but it's lost it's shock value due to its 40 year old age. Watched as a drama it's fine, but don't expect a "torture porn" type film. Vincent Price was great as usual.
In my opinion this is the worst horror movie Price was ever in. His character is flat and has nothing that you could possibly like or feel sorry for him about. The story is predictable and boring too. I didn't care for this movie at all.
In the near anarchy that occurs as Cromwell is crushing the last of the royalists in England, a unscrupulous lawyer abuses his power to investigate witchcraft for personal gain. It has rough edges but a features a great villainous performance by Price and a palpable, frightening... read more
An interesting look at a subject that has ALWAYS intrigued me, the 17th century "witch trials". This time the focus is not Salem, MA but England, though the madness that surrounds this crazy aspect of that period was no less mind boggling "across the pond".
While he still finds... read more
it's a bit dated but still pretty disturbing. understated and evil performance from vincent price
Definitely Vincent Price's best role in a horror film, exuding wickedness under the thin disguise of the law.
With no supernatural elements to speak of, it is as much an historical drama as a horror film. Full Review
This is not the kind of horror that comes from cobwebs and creaky doors. Its horrors are all too human and impossible to cast off with a simple fade out. Full Review
It's an interesting indictment of blind piousness, but it's not much of a scare film for Halloween time. Full Review
Certainly not for the squeamish, but for others it's a surprisingly well realized study of violence. Full Review
A harrowing horror film directed with real skill
Bizarrely overrated Price thriller with some good moments.
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