General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast podcast

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General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast

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] (http://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 ***** Support this show [http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders] (http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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] (http://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 ***** Support this show [http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders] (http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#75

64 - Psychomania aka The Death Wheelers

This time we watched the 1973 British horror film Psychomania, a cult biker horror oddity ... more

Yesterday

2 HR 14 MINS

2:14:49

Yesterday


#74

63 - Flash Gordon (part 2 of 2)

We return to our rundown of Flash Gordon, just as Flash and Prince Barin are being taken t... more

08 Nov 2025

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:07

08 Nov 2025


#73

63 - Flash Gordon (part 1 of 2)

Sorry this one’s a bit late — but to make up for it, we’ve gone all in with an extra-long ... more

01 Nov 2025

1 HR 30 MINS

1:30:18

01 Nov 2025


#72

62 - Plague of the Zombies - Hammer Horror

Hammer horror reaches peak gothic chills with The Plague of the Zombies (1966), a Hammer F... more

26 Sep 2025

1 HR 40 MINS

1:40:41

26 Sep 2025


#71

61 - Event Horizon (1997 - Dir. Paul W S Anderson)

This time on General Witchfinders, we’re heading into deep space — and hell itself — with ... more

29 Aug 2025

1 HR 22 MINS

1:22:00

29 Aug 2025


#70

60 - Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970) – Hammer Horror

Taste the Blood of Dracula (1970). We’re back to Hammer Horror, back to Christopher Lee, ... more

26 Jul 2025

1 HR 52 MINS

1:52:10

26 Jul 2025


#69

59 - Terry Nation's - Survivors / The Fourth Horseman (1975)

In this episode of General Witchfinders, we revisit one of the most unsettling and prophet... more

11 Jul 2025

1 HR 45 MINS

1:45:30

11 Jul 2025


#68

58 - 28 Weeks Later (2007): British Horror’s Brutal Zombie Follow-Up

This time on General Witchfinders, we’re heading back into the blood-soaked, Rage-infected... more

18 Jun 2025

1 HR 58 MINS

1:58:49

18 Jun 2025


#67

57 – Doomwatch: Vintage BBC Sci-Fi by Gerry Davis, Kit Pedler & Terence Dudley

This time we watched Tomorrow, the Rat — Episode 4 from Series 1 of Doomwatch, first broad... more

24 May 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:57

24 May 2025


#66

56 - The Creeping Flesh (1973 - Tigon British Film Productions - staring Peter Cushing and Christoph...

In this episode of General Witchfinders, we take a close look at The Creeping Flesh (1973)... more

26 Apr 2025

1 HR 56 MINS

1:56:34

26 Apr 2025


#65

55 - The Hands of the Ripper

Join us for Hammer’s Hands of the Ripper, a 1971 British horror film released as the secon... more

22 Mar 2025

1 HR 41 MINS

1:41:34

22 Mar 2025


#64

54 - The Lyndhurst Connection

Bear with us this month, listeners, as we take a left turn down Duckett's Passage to talk ... more

21 Feb 2025

2 HR 11 MINS

2:11:33

21 Feb 2025


#63

53 - The Gorgon

It’s 17th February 1964 – You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ by The Righteous Brothers is at ... more

25 Jan 2025

1 HR 35 MINS

1:35:36

25 Jan 2025


#62

52b - BBC Ghost Stories for Christmas: Lost Hearts

The original run of A Ghost Story for Christmas aired on the BBC from 1971 to 1978, bringi... more

31 Dec 2024

54 MINS

54:30

31 Dec 2024


#61

52a - BBC Ghost Stories for Christmas: The Ash Tree

A Ghost Story for Christmas is a series of annual British short films first broadcast on B... more

24 Dec 2024

57 MINS

57:25

24 Dec 2024