Ep 337: “The Witchfinder General” (1968) English Folk Horror Classic Set in Civil War
In this chilling episode of Midday Movies, hosts Laura and Stephen kick off their Halloween folk horror coverage with a deep dive into the British classic, Witchfinder General. Starring the iconic Vincent Price, this 1968 film portrays the grim reality of the English Civil War through the eyes of Matthew Hopkins, a self-proclaimed witchfinder who exploits the chaos to profit from the persecution of the innocent. Join Laura and Stephen as they explore the historical context of the film, the disturbing character of Hopkins, and the moral complexities that arise in a time when law and order have…
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