A young soldier seeks to put an end to the evils caused by a vicious witch-hunter when the latter terrorizes his fiancée and kills her uncle.A young soldier seeks to put an end to the evils caused by a vicious witch-hunter when the latter terrorizes his fiancée and kills her uncle.A young soldier seeks to put an end to the evils caused by a vicious witch-hunter when the latter terrorizes his fiancée and kills her uncle.
- Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations
Wilfrid Brambell
- Master Loach
- (as Wilfred Brambell)
Hilary Heath
- Sara
- (as Hilary Dwyer)
John Trenaman
- Trooper Harcourt
- (as John Treneman)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaVincent Price regarded his performance here as the finest of his horror movie career.
- GoofsThere are several references to the value of payments in 'guineas'. However, the gold coin of that name was not minted until 1663, eighteen years after the film was set.
- Quotes
Matthew Hopkins: Men sometimes have strange motives for the things they do.
- Alternate versionsAll British versions prior to 1996 were cut by 1 min 26 secs by the UK censor on original release. The Redemption Video release restores this material from a U.S laserdisc.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Nightwatch Presents Edgar Allan Poe: The Conqueror Worm (1973)
Featured review
Vincent Price - what a brilliant talent
A powerful and unsettling film which is definitely not for the weak - kneed. Not easy to watch in some parts. But the mid-17th century was a turbulent time in British history with a civil war raging and the foul menace of devil worship festering throughout the countrysyde.
All the players do a fine job. Although, Vincent Price is, of course, the stand-out performer. No other actor was able to portray genuine evil quite as effectively. There's no high camp fooling around in this one. What a brilliant talent he was.
The music in this picture also deserves a special mention, particularly the opening theme which magnificently recreates an appropriate 17th century mood. Michael Reeves sheer production skill overcame the limitations of what was obviously a tight budget.
I believe that the 1960s was the golden era of English cinema and television. Check the internet for extensive biographical information on the real Matthew Hopkins- WITCHFINDER.
All the players do a fine job. Although, Vincent Price is, of course, the stand-out performer. No other actor was able to portray genuine evil quite as effectively. There's no high camp fooling around in this one. What a brilliant talent he was.
The music in this picture also deserves a special mention, particularly the opening theme which magnificently recreates an appropriate 17th century mood. Michael Reeves sheer production skill overcame the limitations of what was obviously a tight budget.
I believe that the 1960s was the golden era of English cinema and television. Check the internet for extensive biographical information on the real Matthew Hopkins- WITCHFINDER.
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- BruceCorneil
- Feb 21, 2003
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Edgar Allan Poe's The Conqueror Worm
- Filming locations
- Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, Suffolk, England, UK(The trial of the witches/John Lowes is hung)
- Production company
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Box office
- Budget
- £83,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 26 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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