General Witchfinders

General 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, General Witchfinders dives deep into the world of British gothic and folk horror. We explore everything from Hammer Horror’s blood-drenched vampire classics—starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing—to the eerie folk horror landscapes of The Wicker Man and Nigel Kneale’s The Road. Whether it’s cinematic icons like Dracula AD 1972 and The Curse of Frankenstein, or television classics like BBC Ghost Stories for Christmas, we unearth the films and series that shaped British horror. 🦇 We cover cult favourites including Quatermass and the Pit, The Quatermass Xperiment, and Quatermass II—examining how Nigel Kneale shaped British sci-fi horror. And we shine a spotlight on the terrifying tales of James Herbert, from The Rats to The Survivor. 👻 Our episodes explore folk horror, gothic horror, and supernatural thrillers, dissecting films like Twins of Evil, The Reptile, Night of the Demon, and The Legend of Hell House. We also revisit chilling television events such as Ghostwatch and Doctor Who’s The Dæmons and Horror of Fang Rock. ⚰️ Expect thoughtful commentary, dry wit, and nostalgic tangents about 1980s and 90s British culture. General Witchfinders is your go-to podcast for British folk horror, Hammer Horror, Quatermass, and everything that makes the UK’s horror tradition uniquely haunting. 🪦

🎙️ Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at www.generalwitchfinders.com.

🩸 Listener Reviews 🕸️

“Really entertaining and insightful. About half a dozen episodes done so far, and all on horror/supernatural things I personally love and wanted to hear more about. Lots of new facts and just downright entertaining takedowns. Great work.” – 5 Stars *****

🦴 “If you’re looking for a fun chat about vintage British horror and sci-fi, then this is the podcast for you.” – 5 Stars *****

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The Creeping Flesh (1973 - Tigon British Film Productions - staring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee)
Apr 26, 2025 – 1:56:34
55 - The Hands of the Ripper
Mar 22, 2025 – 1:41:34
54 - The Lyndhurst Connection
Feb 21, 2025 – 2:11:33
53 - The Gorgon
Jan 25, 2025 – 1:35:36
52b - BBC Ghost Stories for Christmas: Lost Hearts
Dec 31, 2024 – 54:30
52a - BBC Ghost Stories for Christmas: The Ash Tree
Dec 24, 2024 – 57:25
51 - Captain Kronos – Vampire Hunter
Nov 23, 2024 – 1:31:03
50 - Doctor Who - The Dæmons
Oct 31, 2024 – 1:50:12
49 - Robert Aickman's - Ringing the Changes
Sep 25, 2024 – 1:13:24
48 - The House that Dripped blood
Aug 19, 2024 – 1:20:00
47 - Inside Number 9 - The Devil of Christmas
Jul 6, 2024 – 1:19:09
46 - The Survivor (based on the James Herbert Novel)
Jun 14, 2024 – 1:49:24
45 - Frankenstein and the Monster From Hell
May 10, 2024 – 1:30:00
44b - Nigel Kneale's Beasts - During Barty's Party
Apr 15, 2024 – 1:20:06
44a - Nigel Kneale's Beasts - The Dummy
Mar 29, 2024 – 50:52
43 - 28 Days Later
Feb 22, 2024 – 1:35:32
42 - Nothing But The Night
Jan 25, 2024 – 1:31:37
41b - BBC Ghost Stories for Christmas: The Treasure of Abbot Thomas
Dec 31, 2023 – 54:13
41a - BBC Ghost Stories for Christmas: The Stalls of Barchester
Dec 24, 2023 – 1:06:58
40 - The Brides of Dracula
Nov 15, 2023 – 1:41:21
39 - Lifeforce AKA Space Vampires
Oct 26, 2023 – 1:41:31
38 - Nigel Kneale's - The Quatermass Xperiment / AKA The Creeping Unknown
Sep 21, 2023 – 2:15:17
37 - Murder By Decree
Aug 6, 2023 – 1:36:54
36 - Nigel Kneale's / Susan Hill's - The Woman in Black (1989)
Jul 7, 2023 – 1:24:49
FIH005 - In The Earth (United Kingdom 2021)
May 28, 2023 – 1:08:59
Clip show - episodes 4-6
May 5, 2023 – 2:19:30
35 - The Shout
Apr 8, 2023 – 1:31:40
34 - Nigel Kneale's - Quatermass and the Pit / AKA Five Million Years to Earth
Feb 28, 2023 – 1:50:01
33 - Ghost Adventures - Ancient Ram Inn
Feb 5, 2023 – 1:18:05
32 - BBC A Ghost Story for Christmas - Whistle and I'll Come to You & Stigma
Dec 24, 2022 – 1:47:55
31 - The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires aka The 7 Brothers Meet Dracula
Nov 26, 2022 – 1:44:35
30 - Night of the Demon (AKA Curse of the Demon)
Oct 28, 2022 – 1:39:33
29 - Tales of the Unexpected - The Memory Man
Oct 7, 2022 – 1:13:44
FIH004 - Possum (2018 - United Kingdom)
Sep 22, 2022 – 42:00
FIH003 - The Wailing / Gokseong (2016 - South Korea)
Aug 27, 2022 – 1:07:40
FIH002 - The Ritual (2017 - UK / Canada)
Jul 31, 2022 – 1:05:28
28- Scars of Dracula
Jul 15, 2022 – 1:31:44
FIH001 - The Innocents (2021 - Norway)
Jun 30, 2022 – 1:24:48
27 - Nigel Kneale Double Bill: The Road & Beasts – Baby
Jun 16, 2022 – 2:16:09
26 - An American Werewolf in London (1981)
May 8, 2022 – 1:48:04
25 - Twins of Evil (1971) aka Twins of Dracula
Apr 15, 2022 – 1:21:49
24 - The Wicker Man (1973)
Mar 18, 2022 – 1:43:49
Clip show - episodes 1-3
Feb 23, 2022 – 34:30
23 - The Oblong Box (1969)
Feb 11, 2022 – 1:26:54
22 - The Legend of Hell House (1973)
Jan 28, 2022 – 1:23:45
21 - A Warning to the Curious & The Signalman – BBC Ghost Stories for Christmas
Jan 14, 2022 – 1:21:08
20 - Alfred Hitchcock’s Frenzy (1972)
Dec 24, 2021 – 1:34:02
19 - The Reptile (1966)
Dec 3, 2021 – 1:40:38
18 - Ghostwatch (1992) by Stephen Volk
Nov 23, 2021 – 1:29:36
17 - Quatermass 2 (1957) aka The Enemy from Space
Oct 25, 2021 – 1:40:12

Recent Reviews

Arthurus,RexQuondamEtFuturus

Fun conversations, helpful trivia

This team of podcasters brings cultural knowledge to bear on British film favorites. I have always had a soft spot for the Gothic Horror / Spy Films / Britcoms / Police Procedurals of the 70s and 80s, but I’m a 30something American and I miss a lot of the references. Listening to General Witchfinders helps fill in these gaps. I was drawn to the podcast for the coverage of Hammer’s Dracula AD ‘72 and the Satanic Rites of Dracula. I hope the team does the rest of Don Houghton’s works: Legend of the Seven Golden Vampires, Shatter, New Scotland Yard and all the rest. Keep up the great work. You are excellent company on my runs!
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Superb!

Want something different in your podcast rotation or want to discover something new? This is one to make sure to check out!
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Great show!

Anyone that talks about Hitchcock has my heart, and this was an amazing episode.