The Oblong Box is a phantom 1969 follow-up to Michael Reeves’ Witchfinder General, sharing star Vincent Price and much cast and crew, after the brilliant young British director’s OD forced his ...

One of the foundation stones of folk horror, Witchfinder General sees Vincent Price conducting a reign of misogynistic terror across 17th-century East Anglia. We went to Suffolk to look for its ...

The Hopkins we meet here is a far cry from Vincent Price’s luridly memorable portrayal in 1968 folk horror film, Witchfinder General. Played by Vincent Moisy, he’s the stammering, awkward ...

The play has been written and performed with great commitment and provides a glimpse into a tragic time of English history.

Joanna Carrick’s play follows Susan’s family, step-sister of self-appointed Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins, as she and her husband Richard gradually start to get involved in the movement.

Throughout accounts of 17th-century witch trials in Europe and North America, physical features alone were considered ...

In the 16th and 17th centuries, even something as simple as a mole could have had you accused of being a witch.

Early modern people in Europe believed in witchcraft and the supernatural, and in times of duress, might blame supposed witches for unfavorable events.

Women's bodies were inspected by witch-finders to uncover unusual growths of blemishes. T. H. Matteson/ Wikimedia Commons Throughout accounts of ...