rape,based on novel or book,witch burning,false accusations,religious fundamentalism,sadistic torture,witch hunt,english civil war,17th century,folk horror,suffolk, england,forced sex

Witchfinder General (1968)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Michael Reeves
  • Profile picture of Vincent Price
    Matthew Hopkins Vincent Price
  • Profile picture of Ian Ogilvy
    Richard Marshall Ian Ogilvy
  • Profile picture of Robert Russell
    John Stearne Robert Russell
  • Profile picture of Nicky Henson
    Swallow Nicky Henson
  • Profile picture of Hilary Dwyer
    Sara Hilary Dwyer
  • Profile picture of Rupert Davies
    John Lowes Rupert Davies
  • Profile picture of Patrick Wymark
    Cromwell Patrick Wymark
  • Profile picture of Tony Selby
    Salter Tony Selby

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Keywords

  • rape
  • based on novel or book
  • witch burning
  • false accusations
  • religious fundamentalism
  • sadistic torture
  • witch hunt
  • english civil war
  • 17th century
  • folk horror
  • suffolk, england
  • forced sex