They revelled in torture and murder all in the name of justice.
Film Synopsis
During the English Civil War, a ruthless witch hunter exploits the chaos to accuse innocent villagers of witchcraft and seize their lands. As his brutal campaign escalates, a local man seeks revenge for the suffering inflicted on his family. The violent clash exposes the dark abuses of power amid superstition and fear.
Witchfinder General 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | 88 Films BD-ALL 4K/UK 2024 | Scream Factory BD-A/US 2020 | Scream Factory BD-A/US/OOP 2013 | Wicked-Vision BD-ALL/DE 2022 | Shock BD-B/AU/OOP 2015 | Odeon BD-ALL/UK/OOP 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 | ||||||||
| Audio Commentary by Co-Producer Philip Waddilove and Actor Ian Ogilvy, Moderated by Dr. Steve Haberman | ||||||||
| Audio Commentary by Dr. Gerd Naumann and Dr. Rolf Giesen | ||||||||
| Audio Commentary by Dr. Marcus Stiglegger | ||||||||
| Audio Commentary by Sean Hogan and Kim Newman | ||||||||
| Introduction and Final Words by Actor Vincent Price | ||||||||
| “Witchfinder General”: Michael Reeves’ Horror Classic - With Richard Squires, Christopher Wicking, Stephen Jones and Kim Newman | ||||||||
| The Young General: Reflections on Michael Reeves | ||||||||
| Bloody Crimes: Witchcraft | ||||||||
| The Editing of “Witchfinder General” | ||||||||
| Eurotika!: “The Blood Beast – The Films of Michael Reeves” | ||||||||
| Terror aus der Geschichte (Terror from History) - Introduction by Dr. Marcus Stiglegger | ||||||||
| Back on the Horse - Interview with Actor Ian Ogilvy | ||||||||
| Vincent and Victoria - Interview with Victoria Price (Daughter of Vincent Price) | ||||||||
| Vincent Price on “Aspel & Company” - Interview with Actor Vincent Price | ||||||||
| Which Witch is Which? - Interview with Adam Scovell | ||||||||
| Interview with Actor Vincent Price - Conducted by David Del Valle | ||||||||
| Alternate German Opening Title Sequence and End Credits | ||||||||
| Alternate Scenes from Export Version [88 Films] | ||||||||
| Alternate Scenes from Export Version [Odeon] | ||||||||
| Alternate US Opening Title Sequence and End Credits as “Conqueror Worm” | ||||||||
| Trailers from Hell with Josh Olson | ||||||||
| Comparison: Director’s Cut (UK Version) vs. Export Version | ||||||||
| Stills Gallery [Anchor Bay] | ||||||||
| Stills Gallery [Odeon] | ||||||||
| Stills Gallery [Scream Factory] | ||||||||
| Stills Gallery [Wicked-Vision] | ||||||||
| Filmographies | ||||||||
| Production Notes by Kim Newman | ||||||||
| German Theatrical Trailer | ||||||||
| UK Theatrical Trailer | ||||||||
| US Theatrical Trailer as “The Conqueror Worm” | ||||||||
| “Hopkins (The Witchfinder General)” Music Video by Cathedral | ||||||||
| “Intrusion” - By Director Michael Reeves with Optional Commentary by Benjamin Halligan and Michael Armstrong | ||||||||
| English Super 8 Version | ||||||||
| German Super 8 Version |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- 88 Films’ “Tigon Collection” 4K UHD include a 28-page booklet with writing by John Llewellyn Prober (“Witchfinder General: An Appreciation”). Also available as a separate Blu-ray edition.
- 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). It 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). It 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. Reissued without booklet and CD (2023/09/15).
- Shock’s “Cinema Cult” Blu-ray is also available in “The Vincent Price Collection” box set with House on Haunted Hill (1959), The Fall of the House of Usher (1960), The Haunted Palace (1963), The Last Man on Earth (1964), The Masque of the Red Death (1964), The Tomb of Ligeia (1964), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) and Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972).
- 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). It includes a trailer for The Sorcerers (1967).
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Collector’s guide
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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) -
Bloody Crimes: Witchcraft (23:39) -
Eurotika!: “The Blood Beast – The Films of Michael Reeves” (TV Episode, 1999, 24:51) -
Terror aus der Geschichte (Terror from History) (6:44) -
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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| 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 Scream Factory BD | |
| “Witchfinder General”: Michael Reeves’ Horror Classic - With Richard Squires, Christopher Wicking, Stephen Jones and Kim Newman Scream Factory BD | |
| The Young General: Reflections on Michael Reeves Wicked-Vision BD | |
| Bloody Crimes: Witchcraft Wicked-Vision BD | |
| Eurotika!: “The Blood Beast – The Films of Michael Reeves” Wicked-Vision BD | |
| Terror aus der Geschichte (Terror from History) - Introduction by Dr. Marcus Stiglegger Wicked-Vision BD | |
| Vincent and Victoria - Interview with Victoria Price (Daughter of Vincent Price) Scream Factory BD | |
| Vincent Price on “Aspel & Company” - Interview with Actor Vincent Price Wicked-Vision BD | |
| Interview with Actor Vincent Price - Conducted by David Del Valle Scream Factory BD | |
| Alternate Scenes from Export Version [Odeon] Odeon BD | |
| Alternate US Opening Title Sequence and End Credits as “Conqueror Worm” Scream Factory BD | |
| Trailers from Hell with Josh Olson Wicked-Vision BD | |
| Comparison: Director’s Cut (UK Version) vs. Export Version Wicked-Vision BD | |
| Stills Gallery [Anchor Bay] Anchor Bay DVD | |
| Stills Gallery [Odeon] Odeon BD | |
| Stills Gallery [Scream Factory] Scream Factory BD | |
| Stills Gallery [Wicked-Vision] Wicked-Vision BD | |
| Production Notes by Kim Newman Anchor Bay DVD | |
| German Theatrical Trailer Wicked-Vision BD | |
| UK Theatrical Trailer Wicked-Vision BD | |
| US Theatrical Trailer as “The Conqueror Worm” Scream Factory BD | |
| “Hopkins (The Witchfinder General)” Music Video by Cathedral Wicked-Vision BD | |
| “Intrusion” - By Director Michael Reeves with Optional Commentary by Benjamin Halligan and Michael Armstrong Wicked-Vision BD | |
| English Super 8 Version 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 – The Films of Michael Reeves” 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).