Witchfinder General
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Movie Reviews of Witchfinder General
Movie Review: Horror from Real Life
Summary: 5 Stars
"Witchfinder General" is a truly horrifying film. The story is fictionalized, but there is nothing fictional in the sadism and avarice depicted in the witchhunters, nor in the suffering depicted in the innocent victims. The violence shown here makes one reflect on the evil wrought on innocent women and men in the name of religion in 17th-century Europe.
Vincent Price gives a taut performance that has none of the camp or black humor he displayed in movies like "House on Haunted Hill." He plays Matthew Hopkins as the supremely evil and obsessed villian he probably really was. Price evokes no sympathy from the audience in his chilling portrayal of Hopkins, and this was probably his greatest performance in a motion picture. Ian Ogilvy is also convincing as the dashing Captain Marshall. The story plays like real life and leaves one disquieted.
I recommend this movie very highly. Be warned - the violence is shocking.
Movie Review: This is the Directors Cut
Summary: 5 Stars
There's more good news regarding MGM's long awaited September 11 DVD release of WITCHFINDER GENERAL (aka THE CONQUEROR WORM). Producer Philip Waddilove has confirmed to DVD Drive-In that the movie will not only be presented as Michael Reeves' director cut, but will also contain the original music score by Paul Ferris which was removed from all previous home video versions in the U.S. For this DVD, Waddilove has also just recorded an audio commentary along with star Ian Ogilvy, and an additional supplement will be a collection of Waddilove's personal stills, taken on the set. Looks like it's going to be one hell of a release!
Movie Review: A True Vincent Price Classic!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I want to start off by saying I am a mega huge fan of Vincent Price. And it's great to finally see this hit dvd, and in a remastered special edition to boot!
I am very pleased how well the movie looks and that it appears as if they took great care of this Vincent Price classic. This is truly one of his best roles of all time!
Even if you're not a Vincent Price fan, this is a horror movie no self respecting horror buff should be without in their collection. Do yourself a favor and pick it up today!!
Movie Review: the price is right by zocchi666
Summary: 5 Stars
witchfinder general is not your typical vincent price horror film . price sheds the over the top camp here for a truly twisted performance . a gritty somber tale of a traveling inqusitor bend on self gratification thru torture and accusation. while i love price in classics of the genre like house on haunted hill or masque of the red death this film should not be overlooked . price is an easy target for those throwing stones at the genre but see him here and you will truly feel the power of his acting full on. a must !!!!!!!Movie Review: Vincent Price excells in title role
Summary: 5 Stars
Price never better. Sadly, the gifted director, Michael Reeves (23 at the time) died shortly after this commendable film was finished.
Well made. Believable all the way through.
The only negative, if you can call it that, is the box art. Pretty awful. I don't get it. They took
such great care to restore the film itself, and yet could not do anything about the ugly
cover art.