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Episode 14: Witchfinder General
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- Blind Buys
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- Jul 17, 2026
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- 4637
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Summary
“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 Edition https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38658 Who Can Kill a Child? https://www.radiancefilms.co.uk/products/who-can-kill-a-child-uhd-bd-le Pennies from Heaven https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Pennies-from-Heaven-Blu-ray/101907/ Out of the Past https://www.blu-ray.com/news/?id=38663 Fantastique: The Dreams and Nightmares of French Cinema https://www.radiancefilms.co.uk/products/fantastique-the-dreams-and-nightmares-of-french-cinema-le Teenage Riot Video Party https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/agfa/products/teenage-riot-video-party Chapters: 00:20 Introduction 01:35 What We've Been Watching 17:55 Remembering Sam Neill 20:28 Coming Soon to Own - Josh's Picks 24:49 Coming Soon to Own - Jesse's Picks 30:35 Feature Presentation: Witchfinder General 41:10 Is Witchfinder General Folk Horror? 48:36 Witchcraft Accusation Sequences and Comparisons to Other Films 54:18 Matthew Hopkins as the Villain 57:00 Extraneous Bits and Choosing Our Familiars 01:05:12 Letters from Friends: Dream Director Box Sets 01:14:11 Josh's Pick for Next Episode