General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast
Ross, Jon & James | Exploring Cult British Horror Films, TV & BooksGeneral Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast 🕷️
Welcome to General Witchfinders, a podcast dedicated to the dark heart of British horror.
If you’re passionate about Hammer Horror films, classic folk horror, Nigel Kneale’s Quatermass, and the chilling legacy of British supernatural cinema and television, this is the podcast for you. 🩸
Hosted by lifelong friends Ross, Jon, and James, Gen... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 73 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsFilm HistoryTV & Film | |||
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Hammer horror reaches peak gothic chills with The Plague of the Zombies (1966), a Hammer Film Productions classic that defines British horror cinema. Shot at Bray Studios from 28 July 1965 and filmed back-to-back with Hammer’s The Reptile (see episod... more
This time on General Witchfinders, we’re heading into deep space — and hell itself — with the notorious 1997 science fiction horror film Event Horizon.··
Directed by Paul Anderson and written by Philip Eisner, Event Horizon is set in 2047. A rescue ... more
Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970).
We’re back to Hammer Horror, back to Christopher Lee, and back to Dracula. In this episode of General Witchfinders, we sink our teeth into Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970), the fifth official film in Hammer’s Dra... more
In this episode of General Witchfinders, we revisit one of the most unsettling and prophetic dramas ever broadcast by the BBC – Survivors (1975), created by Terry Nation, the man behind the Daleks and Blake’s 7. Specifically, we’re talking about The ... more
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- Great films, great company!
Started this show a couple of weeks ago and have almost caught up to where they are now! Excellent background banter about a lot of films I’ve always loved, as well as discovering a few new gems along the way. There’s some great Hammer and Amicus historical deep dive podcasts out there, and if those shows are The Pentangle, then this show is The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band. Enjoy!!!
Apple Podcasts5Words&Pictures
United Kingdom2 months ago - Smoke-Stained Celluloid and Charming Chatter
A thoroughly enjoyable podcast packed with fascinating trivia and a genuine affection for the cigarette-stained charm of 1960s and 70s British cinema—regardless of quality. All rounded off with the most delightfully banal chatter.
Apple Podcasts5iamtheuncleUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Legends
3 guys laughing at there own jokes at banal stuff. Can’t get enough of this! More please.
Apple Podcasts5TwilightZone001United Kingdom6 months ago - First rate drivel
Found this quite a way back and binged what was available and have been loving it popping up in my feed ever since. I’m a similar age to the Witchfinder’s and love the hr and a half of random drivel that is tenuously linked to a token horror production each pod. Maybe thin out the horror content though as it gets in the way of the good stuff.
Definitely in favour of some vintage, creepy British kids tv folk horror being thrown in the mix in the future…
Apple Podcasts5CorttezUnited Kingdom9 months ago - Top quality prattle
I’ve listened to this for a couple of years and it never disappoints. Some episodes have made me cry with laughter (Jon’s impression of Big Chris Lee talking to his agent, Ross’s pronunciation of Possessor, James’s meltdown over CJ de Mooi) but it’s not just “moronic prattle” (TM) — the film chat is brilliant and has made me see lots of stuff very differently… Jon’s view of The Wicker Man is certainly thought-provoking!
I’ve probably listened to all the episodes at least three times now, and fin... more
Apple Podcasts5Munkster2United Kingdoma year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #250 |  United States/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #22 | United Kingdom/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #245 |  Canada/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #9 |  Australia/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #186 |  Germany/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #216 | Australia/TV & Film |
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This podcast focuses on the intricacies and nostalgia of British horror, exploring iconic films and television series that have defined the genre. The hosts engage in lively discussions on various themes related to Hammer Horror, folk horror, and supernatural thrillers. Notable topics include classic films featuring cinematic legends like Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, explorations of gothic elements in narratives, and a deep dive into the influential works of writers such as Nigel Kneale. The show balances thoughtful commentary with humor, making it appealing for both horror enthusiasts and casual listeners alike, and it often includes nostalgic reflections on British culture from the 1980s and 90s.
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this podcast launched 5 years ago and published 73 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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