Selected disc options for Witchfinder General
| Extras | Scream Factory BD-A/US 2020 | Scream Factory BD-A/US/OOP 2013 | Wicked-Vision BD-ALL/DE 2022 | Shock BD-B/AU 2015 | Odeon BD-ALL/UK 2011 | MGM DVD-1/US/OOP 2007 | Anchor Bay DVD-2 PAL/UK/OOP 2005 |
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| Audio Commentary by Benjamin Halligan and Michael Armstrong | has extra | has extra | |||||
| Audio Commentary by Co-Producer Philip Waddilove and Actor Ian Ogilvy, Moderated by Dr. Steve Haberman | has extra | has extra | has extra | has extra | |||
| Audio Commentary by Dr. Gerd Naumann and Dr. Rolf Giesen (In German) | has extra | ||||||
| Audio Commentary by Dr. Marcus Stiglegger (In German) | has extra | ||||||
| Introduction and Final Words by Actor Vincent Price (1982, 2:55, 2:03) | has extra | has extra | |||||
| “Witchfinder General”: Michael Reeves’ Horror Classic - With Richard Squires, Christopher Wicking, Stephen Jones and Kim Newman (25:02) | has extra | has extra | has extra | has extra | |||
| “Eurotika!: The Blood Beast – The Films of Michael Reeves” | has extra | has extra | has extra | ||||
| Bloody Crimes: Witchcraft | has extra | has extra | |||||
| Comparison: Director’s Cut vs. Export Version | has extra | ||||||
| Introductory Price: Undertaking the “Vincent Price Gothic Horrors” (13:17) | has extra | ||||||
| Terror from History - Introduction by Dr. Marcus Stiglegger (In German) | has extra | ||||||
| Tigon Tales of Terror (25:49) | has extra | ||||||
| The Young General | has extra | ||||||
| Vincent and Victoria - Interview with Victoria Price (Daughter of Vincent Price) (47:17) | has extra | has extra | |||||
| Vincent Price on “Aspel & Company” - Interview with Actor Vincent Price | has extra | has extra | |||||
| Interview with Actor Vincent Price - Conducted by David Del Valle (1988, 62:11) | has extra | has extra | |||||
| Alternate German Opening Title Sequence and End Credits | has extra | ||||||
| Alternate Scenes from Export Version (5:08) | has extra | ||||||
| Alternate US Opening Title Sequence and End Credits as “Conqueror Worm” (5:52) | has extra | has extra | has extra | has extra | |||
| Trailers from Hell with Josh Olson | has extra | ||||||
| Stills Gallery [Anchor Bay] (9:14) | has extra | ||||||
| Stills Gallery [Odeon] (2:01) | has extra | ||||||
| Stills Gallery [Scream Factory] (6:57) | has extra | has extra | |||||
| Stills Gallery [Wicked-Vision] | has extra | ||||||
| Filmographies | has extra | ||||||
| Production Notes by Kim Newman (14 Screens) | has extra | ||||||
| German Theatrical Trailer | has extra | ||||||
| Theatrical Trailer | has extra | has extra | has extra | ||||
| US Theatrical Trailer as “The Conqueror Worm” (2:06) | has extra | has extra | has extra | has extra | |||
| “Hopkins (The Witchfinder General)” Music Video by Cathedral | has extra | has extra | |||||
| “Intrusion” - By Director Michael Reeves with Optional Commentary by Benjamin Halligan and Michael Armstrong | has extra | has extra | |||||
| English Super 8 Version | has extra | ||||||
| German Super 8 Version | has extra |
Notes
- Scream Factory’s 2020 Blu-ray includes a 24-page booklet with writing by David Del Valle. It is included in “The Vincent Price Collection” box set with The Fall of the House of Usher (1960), Pit and the Pendulum (1961), The Haunted Palace (1963), The Masque of the Red Death (1964) and The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971). Trailers included: House of Wax (1953), The Fly (1958), House on Haunted Hill (1959), Return of the Fly (1959), Return of the Fly (1959) / The Alligator People (1959), The Tingler (1959), Tales of Terror (1962), The Raven (1963) and The Tomb of Ligeia (1964).
- Scream Factory’s 2013 Blu-ray includes a 24-page booklet with writing by David Del Valle. It is included in “The Vincent Price Collection” box set with The Fall of the House of Usher (1960), Pit and the Pendulum (1961), The Haunted Palace (1963), The Masque of the Red Death (1964) and The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971). Trailers included: House of Wax (1953), The Fly (1958), House on Haunted Hill (1959), Return of the Fly (1959), Return of the Fly (1959) / The Alligator People (1959), The Tingler (1959), Tales of Terror (1962), The Raven (1963) and The Tomb of Ligeia (1964).
- Wicked-Vision’s Blu-ray is available in three Mediabook editions, each containing a 24-page booklet with writing by Dr. Rolf Giesen and Robert Zion (in German) and a soundtrack CD.
- Shock’s “Cinema Cult” Blu-ray is also available in “The Vincent Price Collection” box set.
- Odeon’s Blu-ray is also available in “The Films of Michael Reeves” box set with Castle of the Living Dead (1964) and The Sorcerers (1967).
- MGM’s “Midnite Movies” DVD is also available in the “Vincent Price: MGM Scream Legends Collection” box set.
- Anchor Bay’s 2005 DVD is included in “The Tigon Collection” box set with The Body Stealers (1969), The Haunted House of Horror (1969), The Beast in the Cellar (1971), Blood on Satan’s Claw (1971) and Virgin Witch (1972). The “Tigon Tales of Terror” extra is also available on Severin’s Blu-ray of The Beast in the Cellar (1971).
Ultimate Edition
Combine the best digital presentation with a selection of choice extras for the ultimate edition.
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Introduction and Final Words by Actor Vincent Price (1982, 2:55, 2:03) -
“Witchfinder General”: Michael Reeves’ Horror Classic (25:02) -
Introductory Price: Undertaking the “Vincent Price Gothic Horrors” (13:17) -
Vincent and Victoria (47:17) -
Interview with Actor Vincent Price (1988, 62:11)
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Scream Factory BD 2020
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Scream Factory BD 2013
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Shock BD 2015
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Odeon BD 2011
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| Extras | Audio Commentary by Benjamin Halligan and Michael Armstrong Odeon BD |
| Audio Commentary by Co-Producer Philip Waddilove and Actor Ian Ogilvy, Moderated by Dr. Steve Haberman Scream Factory BD | |
| Introduction and Final Words by Actor Vincent Price (1982, 2:55, 2:03, 1080i60) Scream Factory BD | |
| “Witchfinder General”: Michael Reeves’ Horror Classic - With Richard Squires, Christopher Wicking, Stephen Jones and Kim Newman (25:02, 1080i60) Scream Factory BD | |
| “Eurotika!: The Blood Beast – The Films of Michael Reeves” (TV Episode, 1999, 23:50, 576i) Odeon BD | |
| Bloody Crimes: Witchcraft (23:39, 576i) Odeon BD | |
| Introductory Price: Undertaking the “Vincent Price Gothic Horrors” (13:17, 1080p) Scream Factory BD | |
| Tigon Tales of Terror (25:49) Anchor Bay DVD | |
| Vincent and Victoria - Interview with Victoria Price (Daughter of Vincent Price) (47:17, 1080i60) Scream Factory BD | |
| Vincent Price on “Aspel & Company” - Interview with Actor Vincent Price (1984, 10:07, 576i) Odeon BD | |
| Interview with Actor Vincent Price - Conducted by David Del Valle (1988, 62:11, 1080i60) Scream Factory BD | |
| Alternate Scenes from Export Version (5:08, 576i) Odeon BD | |
| Alternate US Opening Title Sequence and End Credits as “Conqueror Worm” (5:52, 1080p) Scream Factory BD | |
| Stills Gallery [Anchor Bay] (9:14) Anchor Bay DVD | |
| Stills Gallery [Odeon] (2:01, 1080p) Odeon BD | |
| Stills Gallery [Scream Factory] (6:57, 1080p) Scream Factory BD | |
| Production Notes by Kim Newman (14 Screens) Anchor Bay DVD | |
| US Theatrical Trailer as “The Conqueror Worm” (2:06, 1080p) Scream Factory BD | |
| “Hopkins (The Witchfinder General)” Music Video by Cathedral (5:25) Anchor Bay DVD | |
| “Intrusion” - By Director Michael Reeves with Optional Commentary by Benjamin Halligan and Michael Armstrong (Short, 1961, 10:25, 576i) Odeon BD |
Notes
- “Eurotika!: The Blood Beast” is also available on Odeon’s Blu-ray of The Sorcerers (1967).
- “Intrusion” is also available on Odeon’s Blu-ray of The Sorcerers (1967).
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