Hellen I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

Konterr Brilliant and touching

Humbersi The first must-see film of the year.

Zlatica One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

juliodosanjos Although "The Conqueror Worm" (AKA The Witchfinder General) is not a Hammer Production - at least there's no reference to it in the movie - it contains all the elements for which it's productions are famous for: the atmosphere, the horror theme, the time location and Vincent Price. However, this film puts itself above the average of other titles because of the violence, the graphic nature of tortures shown and the richer screenplay. The violence, despite the clearly artificial blood (common on those productions), might be a little shocking for those used to the genre. Also, the torture scenes are very disturbing, specially the bonfire and one of the "tests" involving drowning. But what really makes this movie above the average is the screenplay that does not present a "flat" story, predictable and dull. The main plot line (that would be enough on other movies) is enriched by many twists, change of character focuses and even economic and political subplots. However, these elements don't make the movie confuse, only contributing for it to be different, deeper and more interesting than it's pairs.

a_baron Little is known of the real Matthew Hopkins, although when he died August 12, 1647 he was not yet thirty, less than half the age of the actor chosen to play him here, but Vincent Price built his career on horror films in which he played bad guys as well as good ones. Price was at his peak when this film was made, and such was his screen presence that his age was no more a barrier than his faintly discernible American accent. Although this film was of course made as a commercial venture, it was clearly intended to make a social point, one that appears to have been ignored dismally in view of the witch-hunts we have seen since its release: Cleveland, Rochdale and latterly "Operation Yewtree" on this side of the Atlantic; McMartin and Bakersfield on the other side. Among others.Undoubtedly "Witchfinder General" includes a fair amount of poetic licence; the real Matthew Hopkins died a natural death after writing a book about his dark profession. It is also unlikely he used his position to trade the sexual favours of comely wenches, but if you ever had any doubts as to how low a human being can sink in the service of the state, this film is as good a reminder as any.

Sandcooler Writer/Director Michael Reeves died at the depressingly young age of 25, but even within a film career than barely span over four years he managed to show a lot of promise. His visual flair was abundant, his screenplays were clever and well-written and most of all, he had guts. If you're barely out of film school (figure of speech, he never went) and you still tell a legend like Vincent Price not to "ham it up", you have what it takes. And it worked, because Price is actually frightening in this movie. He doesn't do any of the usual fun fair routine we know (and love) him for, he's actually portraying a character here and doing a fantastic job of it. He carries the movie throughout, stealing scenes with his intimidating persona and generally being a villain you love to hate. Reeves also went through the trouble of trying to be historically accurate, though this is mainly an excuse to cram in some torture scenes (historically accurate torture scenes!). Still, I appreciate the effort. The only real problem the movie has is its rushed ending, which is very predictable and just screams "let's get this over with". An uninspired moment is an otherwise excellent period piece.

Rainey Dawn I've seen bits and pieces of this film before - vague memories of seeing it years ago. Tonight I was able to re-view the uncut version of the film... I have to say it is one of Vincent Prices best films - in fact, maybe for the entire cast! Richard and Sara's romance is the stuff fairy-tales are made of - the kind of romantic relationship I dream of having. Although the movie is not a romance film - Richard and Sara's relationship is one if the focuses of the movie.Price portrays Matthew Hopkins very well - he's vicious, wicked and down right nasty.The story is well written and easy to follow. Some of the scenes in the movie are hard to watch: realistic rape, torture and general brutality so well filmed that it's hard not to take your eyes off the screen.Impeccable costuming, settings and scenery. This is yet another movie I felt I was drawn back to medieval times.9.5/10