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The Conqueror Worm (Witchfinder General) (1968)

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Average Rating: 6.9/10
Reviews Counted: 12
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A corrupt opportunist commits brutal crimes in the name of God and country in this atmospheric period horror tale. In 17th century England, as a people's uprising threatens Lord Cromwell's rule, superstition still rules the land, and the Royalists use this to their advantage by inaugurating a reign of terror in the name of wiping out alleged witches and agents of the dark arts. Matthew Hopkins (Vincent Price) has been appointed "witchfinder" by Puritan Royalists, and with the help of his

Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Horror, Classics

Directed By: Michael Reeves

Written By: Tom Baker, Michael Reeves

In Theaters: Jan 1, 2000 Wide

On DVD: Sep 11, 2007

MGM Home Entertainment

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Cast

Vincent Price
Matthew Hopkins
Ian Ogilvy
Richard Marshall
Rupert Davies
John Lowes
Hilary Dwyer
Sara
Robert Russell
John Stearne
Michael Beint
Capt. Gordon
Nicky Henson
Trooper Swallow
John Trenaman
Trooper Harcourt
Tony Selby
Salter
Beaufoy Milton
Priest
Patrick Wymark
Oliver Cromwell
Wilfrid Brambell
Master Loach
Paul Dawkins
Farmer
Peter Haigh
Lavenham Magistrate
Godfrey James
Webb
Morris Jar
Paul
Bernard Kay
Fisherman
Maggie Kimberley
Elizabeth Clark
Jack Lynn
Brandeston Innkeeper
Bill Maxwell
Trooper Gifford
Margaret Nolan
Hira Talfrey
Hanged Woman
Alf Joint
Sentry
Philip Waddilove
John Kidd
Magistrate
Derek Ware
Sally Douglas
Girl at Inn
Edward Palmer
Shepherd
Michael Segal
Villager
Terry Martin
Hoxne Innkeeper
Anne Tirard
Old Woman
Peter Thomas
Farrier
David Webb
Jailer
Hilary Heath
Hillary Dwyer

Critic Reviews for The Conqueror Worm (Witchfinder General)

All Critics (18) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (14) | Rotten (2) | DVD (11)

It remains contemporary, and even frightening, in its evocation of cynical Puritanism and mass deception.

May 31, 2005 Full Review Source: Village Voice

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J. Hoberman

Village Voice

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With no supernatural elements to speak of, it is as much an historical drama as a horror film.

November 20, 2008 Full Review Source: ESplatter

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Lucius Gore

ESplatter

... a must-have for any fan of Vincent Price, '60s British horror, or [director] Michael Reeves.

July 5, 2008 Full Review Source: ESplatter

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Steve Biodrowski

ESplatter

This is not the kind of horror that comes from cobwebs and creaky doors. Its horrors are all too human and impossible to cast off with a simple fade out.

May 2, 2008 Full Review Source: PopMatters

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Brian Holcomb

PopMatters

It's an interesting indictment of blind piousness, but it's not much of a scare film for Halloween time.

January 10, 2008 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

As B-movies go, this one is a treasure.

September 16, 2007 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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James Plath

Movie Metropolis

Certainly not for the squeamish, but for others it's a surprisingly well realized study of violence.

March 16, 2006 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

A harrowing horror film directed with real skill

April 23, 2004 Comment

Jon Niccum

Lawrence Journal-World

Bizarrely overrated Price thriller with some good moments.

November 25, 2002 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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It's disturbing and horrific as far as the story goes, the fact that this kind of thing used to happen makes me feel quite uneasy. The fact is though, that this isn't the great British horror film it has been made out to be. It doesn't come close to The Wicker Man for example and quite frankly a woman screaming over

June 14, 2011

Anthony Lawrie

Super Reviewer

When it comes to the MGM Midnite Movies, I've yet to find a bad one, that is until I watched this film, maybe that's why its sold as a single rather then a double as most MGM movies are Double Features. Anyway I don't think Vincent Price enjoyed making the film as it just didn't have that Vincent Price Flair to it.

June 10, 2011