Witchfinder General/BluRay

UK

• Region All/B
• Studio: 88 Films
• 4K & Blu-Ray Transfer Rating:
• 4K BLU-RAY DISC
  • Commentary - this exclusive new audio commentary was recorded by critics Kim Newman and Sean Hogan. It is included on the uncut UK version of the film.
  • Alternate U.S. Version Scenes - presented fully restored. In English, not subtitled. (4 min).
  • Trailer One - presented here is a UK theatrical trailer for the film. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).
  • Trailer Two - presented here is a U.S. theatrical trailer for the film. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).
• BLU-RAY DISC
  • Commentary - this exclusive new audio commentary was recorded by critics Kim Newman and Sean Hogan. It is included on the uncut UK version of the film.
  • Back on the Horse - in this exclusive new program, actor Ian Ogilvy recalls how he became involved with Witchfinder General and discusses its production, Vincent's Price's performance, the film's reception and lasting appeal, etc. In English, not subtitled. (23 min).
  • Which Witch is Which? - in this exclusive new program, critic Adam Scovell discusses Witchfinder General as well as some of the history that is recreated in it. In English, not subtitled. (22 min).
  • The Editing of Witchfinder General - in this exclusive new program, assistant editor Marion Curren recalls her interactions with Michael Reeves and some of the work that was done during the editing of Witchfinder General. Editor Howard Lanning also comments on some of the production troubles, including the initial plan to have Donald Pleasence play Matthew Hopkins, and Vincent Price's difficult interactions with Reeves. In English, not subtitled. (33 min).
  • Alternate U.S. Version Scenes - presented fully restored. In English, not subtitled. (4 min).
  • Trailer One - presented here is a UK theatrical trailer for the film. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).
  • Trailer Two - presented here is a U.S. theatrical trailer for the film. In English, not subtitled. (3 min).
  • Cover - reversible cover with vintage poster art for the Witchfinder General.
  • Booklet - 30-oage illustrated booklet with writings on Witchfinder General and techncial credits.
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Germany

• Label: Wicked Vision
• Release date: April 29, 2022
• 4 Disc Set Ultimate Edition
• Includes the soundtrack on Audio CD as well as a DVD.
• 3 versions included: uncut original version (Director's Cut); US export version and "Conqueror Worms" version (in German, English with Synthie-Score by Kendall Schmidt and English with original music by Paul Ferris), all in HD.
• Region free
• 24 page booklet with essays by Rolf Giessen and Robert Zion
• Blu-ray 1: Director's Cut
  • Audio: German, English
  • Subtitles: German, English; German for audio commentaries 1 and 2
  • Extras: audio commentary 1 with Benjamin Halligan and Michael Armstrong; audio commentary 2 with Steve Haberman, Ian Ogilvy and Philip Waddilove; audio commentary 3 with Gerd Naumann and Rolf Giesen; audio commentary 4 with Marcus Stiglegger; documentary "The Young General"; documentary "The Witchfinder General"; intro by Vincent Price; outro by Vincent Price; German opening and closing credits sequence; Conqueror Worm opening and closing credits with both scores selectable; comparison between director's cut and export version; Vincent Price on Aspel and Company; Short film "Intrusion" with optional audio commentary; original trailer; German theatrical grailer; music video "Cathedral - Hopkins"; gallery
• Blu-ray 2: "Der Hexenjäger" [Export-Version]; "The Conqueror Worm" [with German audio]; "The Conqueror Worm" [English with Synthie-Score by Kendall Schmidt]; "The Conqueror Worm" [English with the original score by Paul Ferris]
  • Audio: German, English (Export version); German with Ferris score, English with Synthie score, English with Ferris Score (Conqueror Worm version)
  • Subtitles: English, German
  • Extras: documentary "The Blood Beast - the movies of Michael Reeves"; theatrical trailer for The Conqueror Worm; trailers from Hell.
• DVD: Director's Cut
  • Audio: German, English
  • Extras: all four audio comnentaries; German Super 8 version; English Super 8 version (English or German audio); documentary "Blutige Verbrechen - Die Hexerei"
  • Subtitles: Like Bluray 1