They revelled in torture and murder all in the name of justice.
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 | |||
| The Young General: Reflections on Michael Reeves (72:53) | has extra | ||||||
| “Eurotika!: The Blood Beast – The Films of Michael Reeves” (TV Episode, 1999, 24:51) | has extra | has extra | has extra | ||||
| Bloody Crimes: Witchcraft (23:39) | has extra | has extra | |||||
| Introductory Price: Undertaking the “Vincent Price Gothic Horrors” (13:17) | has extra | ||||||
| Terror aus der Geschichte (Terror from History) - Introduction by Dr. Marcus Stiglegger (6:44) | has extra | ||||||
| Tigon Tales of Terror (25:49) | 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 (1984, 10:33) | 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 (3:15) | 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 (2:40) | has extra | ||||||
| Comparison: Director’s Cut (UK Version) vs. Export Version (2:50) | 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] (21:32) | has extra | ||||||
| Filmographies | has extra | ||||||
| Production Notes by Kim Newman (14 Screens) | has extra | ||||||
| German Theatrical Trailer (3:03) | has extra | ||||||
| UK Theatrical Trailer (2:35) | 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 (5:38) | has extra | has extra | |||||
| “Intrusion” - By Director Michael Reeves with Optional Commentary by Benjamin Halligan and Michael Armstrong (Short, 1961, 10:52) | has extra | has extra | |||||
| English Super 8 Version (17:19) | has extra | ||||||
| German Super 8 Version (24:34) | has extra |
Notes
- Scream Factory’s 2020 Blu-ray 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); and contains a 24-page booklet with writing by David Del Valle. 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 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); and contains a 24-page booklet with writing by David Del Valle. 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).
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) -
The Young General: Reflections on Michael Reeves (72:53) -
“Eurotika!: The Blood Beast – The Films of Michael Reeves” (TV Episode, 1999, 24:51) -
Bloody Crimes: Witchcraft (23:39) -
Introductory Price: Undertaking the “Vincent Price Gothic Horrors” (13:17) -
Terror aus der Geschichte (Terror from History) (6:44) -
Tigon Tales of Terror (25:49) -
Vincent and Victoria (47:17) -
Vincent Price on “Aspel & Company” (1984, 10:33) -
Interview with Actor Vincent Price (1988, 62:11) -
Trailers from Hell with Josh Olson (2:40) -
Comparison: Director’s Cut (UK Version) vs. Export Version (2:50) -
“Intrusion” (Short, 1961, 10:52)
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Scream Factory BD 2020
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Scream Factory BD 2013
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Wicked-Vision BD 2022
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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 Wicked-Vision 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 | |
| The Young General: Reflections on Michael Reeves (72:53, 1080p) Wicked-Vision BD | |
| “Eurotika!: The Blood Beast – The Films of Michael Reeves” (TV Episode, 1999, 24:51, 1080p) Wicked-Vision BD | |
| Bloody Crimes: Witchcraft (23:39, 576p) Wicked-Vision BD | |
| Introductory Price: Undertaking the “Vincent Price Gothic Horrors” (13:17, 1080p) Scream Factory BD | |
| Terror aus der Geschichte (Terror from History) - Introduction by Dr. Marcus Stiglegger (6:44, 1080p) Wicked-Vision 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, 10:33, 1080p) Wicked-Vision 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 | |
| Trailers from Hell with Josh Olson (2:40, 1080p) Wicked-Vision BD | |
| Comparison: Director’s Cut (UK Version) vs. Export Version (2:50, 1080i60) Wicked-Vision 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 | |
| Stills Gallery [Wicked-Vision] (21:32, 1080p) Wicked-Vision BD | |
| Production Notes by Kim Newman (14 Screens) Anchor Bay DVD | |
| German Theatrical Trailer (3:03, 1080p) Wicked-Vision BD | |
| UK Theatrical Trailer (2:35, 1080p) Wicked-Vision BD | |
| US Theatrical Trailer as “The Conqueror Worm” (2:06, 1080p) Scream Factory BD | |
| “Hopkins (The Witchfinder General)” Music Video by Cathedral (5:38, 1080p) Wicked-Vision BD | |
| “Intrusion” - By Director Michael Reeves with Optional Commentary by Benjamin Halligan and Michael Armstrong (Short, 1961, 10:52, 1080p) Wicked-Vision BD | |
| English Super 8 Version (17:19, 576p) Wicked-Vision BD |
Notes
- “The Young General: Reflections on Michael Reeves” is also available on Screenbound’s Blu-ray of The Castle of the Living Dead (1964).
- “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).
- “Tigon Tales of Terror” is also available on Severin’s Blu-ray of The Beast in the Cellar (1971).
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