The Conqueror Worm (Witchfinder General) (1968)
Average Rating: 6.9/10
Reviews Counted: 12
Fresh: 10 | Rotten: 2
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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
Jan 1, 2000 Wide
Sep 11, 2007
MGM Home Entertainment
Cast
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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 -
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Hira Talfrey
Hanged Woman -
Alf Joint
Sentry -
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John Kidd
Magistrate -
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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 -
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All Critics (18) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (14) | Rotten (2) | DVD (11)
It remains contemporary, and even frightening, in its evocation of cynical Puritanism and mass deception.
Top CriticWith no supernatural elements to speak of, it is as much an historical drama as a horror film.
... a must-have for any fan of Vincent Price, '60s British horror, or [director] Michael Reeves.
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.
It's an interesting indictment of blind piousness, but it's not much of a scare film for Halloween time.
As B-movies go, this one is a treasure.
Certainly not for the squeamish, but for others it's a surprisingly well realized study of violence.
A harrowing horror film directed with real skill
Bizarrely overrated Price thriller with some good moments.
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Foreign Titles
- The Witchfinder General (DE)
- The Witchfinder General (UK)
