Witchfinder General
He'll hang, burn, and mutilate you. He's the… Witchfinder General
1968 NR 1h 27m
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.
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| Original title | Witchfinder General |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 17, 1968 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, rape, folk horror, witch hunt, 17th century, false accusations, suffolk, england, witch burning, religious fundamentalism, sadistic torture, english civil war, forced sex |
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What is Witchfinder General 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.
When was Witchfinder General released?
Witchfinder General was released on May 17, 1968 (status: Released).
Who directed Witchfinder General?
Michael Reeves directed Witchfinder General.
What is the TMDB rating of Witchfinder General?
Witchfinder General has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 from 273 votes.