Episode 14: Witchfinder General

“The mark of Satan is upon them!”This week, Josh and Jesse discuss Jesse’s blind buy pick, Witchfinder General! They debate whether it is actually a folk horror film, share what they liked and disliked, and discuss what familiars they would choose if they were witches. Before the Feature Presentation, they chat about recent watches plus upcoming releases from Warner Archive, Radiance, and more!Want to ask us a question or send us your comments to be read on air? Email us at [email protected]!Follow Josh and Jesse on Letterboxd! Discussed during “Coming Soon to Own”:Hunt for the Wilderpeople 10th Anniversary Editionhttps://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38658Who Can Kill a Child?https://www.radiancefilms.co.uk/products/who-can-kill-a-child-uhd-bd-lePennies from Heavenhttps://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Pennies-from-Heaven-Blu-ray/101907/Out of the Pasthttps://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38663Fantastique: The Dreams and Nightmares of French Cinemahttps://www.radiancefilms.co.uk/products/fantastique-the-dreams-and-nightmares-of-french-cinema-leTeenage Riot Video Partyhttps://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/agfa/products/teenage-riot-video-partyChapters:00:20 Introduction01:35 What We've Been Watching17:55 Remembering Sam Neill20:28 Coming Soon to Own - Josh's Picks24:49 Coming Soon to Own - Jesse's Picks30:35 Feature Presentation: Witchfinder General41:10 Is Witchfinder General Folk Horror?48:36 Witchcraft Accusation Sequences and Comparisons to Other Films54:18 Matthew Hopkins as the Villain57:00 Extraneous Bits and Choosing Our Familiars01:05:12 Letters from Friends: Dream Director Box Sets01:14:11 Josh's Pick for Next Episode