Witchfinder General 1968
“He'll hang, burn, and mutilate you. He's the… Witchfinder General”
What is Witchfinder General?
Witchfinder General is a 1968 historical horror and drama film set in England in 1645. It provides a heavily fictionalized account of Matthew Hopkins, a lawyer who falsely claimed to be appointed as a Witch Finder Generall by Parliament to profit from the legal arbitrariness of the era.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1968
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Release date
- May 17, 1968
- Studios
- Tigon British Film Productions
- Genres
- Drama, History, Horror
- Updated
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Overview
Witchfinder General is a 1968 historical horror and drama film set in England in 1645. It provides a heavily fictionalized account of Matthew Hopkins, a lawyer who falsely claimed to be appointed as a Witch Finder Generall by Parliament to profit from the legal arbitrariness of the era.
The film captures a tone of cruelty and chaos, reflecting a country ravaged by the civil war between Royalists and Parliamentarians. It focuses on how unscrupulous men exploited the absurd superstitions of peasants during this period of instability.
Should you watch it?
“A monster disguised as a man profits from superstition during the chaos of the English Civil War.”
- Explores the exploitation of peasant superstitions
- Features a fictionalized account of Matthew Hopkins
- Depicts the atmospheric chaos of 1645 England
- Contains depictions of hanging, burning, and mutilation
Watch it if you are interested in historical horror set during the English Civil War.
This historical horror drama features a cruel tone and depicts violent acts of mutilation.
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Is Witchfinder General worth watching?
It is a historical horror film depicting the murderous exploits of Matthew Hopkins during the English Civil War.
What is the duration of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes.
Is this a series with essential episodes?
No, this is a feature film rather than a television series.
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