Michael Reeves

Witchfinder General (1968), aka. The Conqueror Worm, starring Vincent Price, Ian Ogilvy, Rupert Davies

Description of Witchfinder General

In Witchfinder General, a 17th-century British witch hunter during the time of Cromwell’s reign travels the English countryside.  Doing his dirty work for the strict purpose of lining his pockets. Completely taking advantage of the civil strife, he terrorizes people and bends them to his will. He forces confessions from “witches” until a military officer risks treason to seek revenge against him.