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….
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 87 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, History, Horror
✓ Stars: Vincent Price, Ian Ogilvy, Robert Russell, Nicky Henson, Hilary Dwyer
✓ Director: John Coquillon, Henry Montsash, Tony Tenser, Louis M. Heyward, Louis M. Heyward
The Witchfinder General (1968) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Witchfinder General (1968) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Witchfinder General (1968) is staring with Vincent Price, Ian Ogilvy, Robert Russell, Nicky Henson, Hilary Dwyer, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker John Coquillon, Henry Montsash, Tony Tenser, Louis M. Heyward, Louis M. Heyward juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.