BFI Oct 29 24
Witchfinder General: in search of the witchy Suffolk locations of the classic Vincent Price folk horror
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Haunting Suffolk Sites of Witchfinder General FilmThe 1968 folk horror classic starring Vincent Price was shot at authentic Suffolk locations including Kentwell Hall and Orford Castle.
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- Michael Reeves’ Witchfinder General (1968) is a seminal folk horror film depicting a ruthless witch hunt in 17th-century England.
- The story follows Matthew Hopkins and his followers as they falsely accuse villagers of witchcraft across East Anglia during the Civil War.
- Filming took place at genuine Suffolk sites such as Kersey, Rushford, Kentwell Hall, Lavenham, and Orford Castle, still identifiable today.
- Orford Castle notably provided the original setting for the film’s torture scenes, blending historical folklore with cinematic narrative.
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