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Witchfinder General poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 84.7 / 100
1968·Drama / Horror / History·1h 26m

WITCHFINDER GENERAL

“He'll hang, burn, and mutilate you. He's the… Witchfinder General”

England, 1645. The cruel civil war between Royalists and Parliamentarians that is ravaging the country causes an era of chaos and legal arbitrariness that allows unscrupulous men to profit by exploiting the absurd superstitions of the peasants; like Matthew Hopkins, a monster disguised as a man who wanders from town to town offering his services as a witch hunter.

Above the Line
Michael Reeves·DirectorMichael Reeves·ScreenplayTom Baker·ScreenplayJohn Coquillon·Director of PhotographyPaul Ferris·Original Music ComposerHoward Lanning·Editor
Cast
Vincent Price·Matthew HopkinsIan Ogilvy·Richard MarshallRobert Russell·John StearneNicky Henson·SwallowHilary Dwyer·SaraRupert Davies·John LowesPatrick Wymark·CromwellWilfrid Brambell·Master LoachTony Selby·SalterMichael Beint·Captain Gordon
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Michael Reeves·Director
Writing· 2
Michael Reeves·ScreenplayTom Baker·Screenplay
Camera· 1
John Coquillon·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Howard Lanning·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Paul Ferris·Original Music Composer
Production· 3
Louis M. Heyward·ProducerArnold L. Miller·ProducerPhilip Waddilove·Producer
By the Numbers
84.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
ROI 1707%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#A6260D
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Mood
Ominous, Terrifying, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features an illustrated man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing a dark hat, looking intensely forward. Below him, two figures are depicted in di”

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Key Elements
HatGallowsStake
Atmosphere
Dark, Warm, Gritty
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Rural
Design Score
8/10
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