Witchfinder General 4K UHD (1968) 88 Films - Page 5 - Blu-ray Forum

Mikezilla3k · 04-20-2024, 05:09 AM

So bit confused on the versions here.

It seems that it does include the uncut version but the US version here is an odd mix of multiple cuts that consists of the US opening and ending with the Poe poem, the synth score on the old VHS, and nude inserts from other European versions?

Keoma · 04-20-2024, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikezilla3k

So bit confused on the versions here.

It seems that it does include the uncut version but the US version here is an odd mix of multiple cuts that consists of the US opening and ending with the Poe poem, the synth score on the old VHS, and nude inserts from other European versions?

It is essentially a recreation of the old US *video (VHS)* edition, not the US theatrical version (as stated on the Menu).

CartridgeKid · 08-28-2024, 07:02 AM

This and Blood on Satan’s Claw are currently under £19 on Amazon. I presume that they no longer ship with the slipcase and booklet. Has anyone received one from Amazon recently?

monstermidget · 08-28-2024, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CartridgeKid

This and Blood on Satan’s Claw are currently under £19 on Amazon. I presume that they no longer ship with the slipcase and booklet. Has anyone received one from Amazon recently?

Ordered both yesterday...Witchfinder came with slip and booklet, BOSC did not.

CartridgeKid · 08-29-2024, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by monstermidget

Ordered both yesterday...Witchfinder came with slip and booklet, BOSC did not.

That’s super-helpful. Many thanks. I have ordered Witchfinder, fingers crossed I get an original pressing.

monstermidget · 08-29-2024, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CartridgeKid

That’s super-helpful. Many thanks. I have ordered Witchfinder, fingers crossed I get an original pressing.

Fingers crossed!

CartridgeKid · 09-07-2024, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by monstermidget

Fingers crossed!

It arrived, with slipcase and booklet. Yay!

monstermidget · 09-08-2024, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CartridgeKid

It arrived, with slipcase and booklet. Yay!

Indiana Jonezzz... · 10-02-2024, 06:31 PM

Received this from HMV today, but it’s not the Limited Edition version anymore, so no slipcover or booklet.

MrGarmonbozia · 10-03-2024, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Indiana Jonezzz...

Received this from HMV today, but it’s not the Limited Edition version anymore, so no slipcover or booklet.

Yeah, got both this and Blood on Satan's Claw. No slip or book despite it still showing as such on Amazon

Indiana Jonezzz... · 10-03-2024, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MrGarmonbozia

Yeah, got both this and Blood on Satan's Claw. No slip or book despite it still showing as such on Amazon

Well, exciting update, I received Blood on Satan’s Claw 4K from HMV today… and it’s the Limited Edition with slipcover and booklet! I thought that one was even harder to find now than Witchfinder General. This is obviously good news, but now I really want to get a copy of Witchfinder to match, aarrgh! I’ll give Amazon a go, but from your post, it doesn’t sound promising anymore.

Mr. Chaverria · 02-08-2025, 12:05 AM

Saw this a few days ago. Bought it when it came out but just got to it now.

Totally a blind buy. Never owning a Price film, never heard of Tigon, and the goodwill that 88 Films has w/ me pretty much trusting it. Cover art really sold it to me too.

I liked this one a good bit. Colors popped out so well, I didn't think it'd be a film w/ that kind of color scope at times. The gist of the plot is one of those that bothers me to the core just cuz of the history of nonsense that people were in for that period. Saying that, it does it well.

I sort of expected it to have a tone or feel to it. In that it feels like a movie, if you know what I mean. Not that it didn't engage me, it did. Just feels like a production of that time.

I was pretty pleased by how shitty the events that transpire here go about it. Ugly actions by some horrible people.

The ending took me by surprise. You thought it was doing one thing but the movie changes it up to where it just feels it was attempting a sort of reality to itself.

I sort of went into the features. I need to continue seeing the US version. I didn't go in too far. It did take me off guard w/ the music immediately. From what I did see, some of it worked for me and others didn't. The narrated set up there at the beginning? While not something I would have cared for. I think it probably works alright for the USA audience, not knowing so much of how it worked over there for this type of history. Interesting seeing how it works itself for us here. I did see the US alternate scenes they provided separately. I'll have to see the US version to see how it works it in comparison w/ the UK original.

Fascinating film w/ a great UHD. Never heard of Tigon till last year but now they feel so special now that I also just saw Blood on Satan's Claw. A film that I think is amazing.

Carpet0 · 05-17-2025, 04:45 PM

I've just had my copies of Witchfinder General and BOSC arrive from HMV - same for me, nice slipcover for BSOC but none for WG, despite the listing image showing it. Also the BOSC copy was unsealed but it's got the booklet inside.

10-02-2024, 06:31 PM	#89
Indiana Jonezzz... Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Scotland	Received this from HMV today, but it’s not the Limited Edition version anymore, so no slipcover or booklet. Last edited by Indiana Jonezzz...; 10-02-2024 at 08:42 PM.

02-08-2025, 12:05 AM	#92
Mr. Chaverria Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Spring, Texas 4K collection:374 Blu-ray collection:2524	Saw this a few days ago. Bought it when it came out but just got to it now. Totally a blind buy. Never owning a Price film, never heard of Tigon, and the goodwill that 88 Films has w/ me pretty much trusting it. Cover art really sold it to me too. I liked this one a good bit. Colors popped out so well, I didn't think it'd be a film w/ that kind of color scope at times. The gist of the plot is one of those that bothers me to the core just cuz of the history of nonsense that people were in for that period. Saying that, it does it well. I sort of expected it to have a tone or feel to it. In that it feels like a movie, if you know what I mean. Not that it didn't engage me, it did. Just feels like a production of that time. I was pretty pleased by how shitty the events that transpire here go about it. Ugly actions by some horrible people. The ending took me by surprise. You thought it was doing one thing but the movie changes it up to where it just feels it was attempting a sort of reality to itself. I sort of went into the features. I need to continue seeing the US version. I didn't go in too far. It did take me off guard w/ the music immediately. From what I did see, some of it worked for me and others didn't. The narrated set up there at the beginning? While not something I would have cared for. I think it probably works alright for the USA audience, not knowing so much of how it worked over there for this type of history. Interesting seeing how it works itself for us here. I did see the US alternate scenes they provided separately. I'll have to see the US version to see how it works it in comparison w/ the UK original. Fascinating film w/ a great UHD. Never heard of Tigon till last year but now they feel so special now that I also just saw Blood on Satan's Claw. A film that I think is amazing. Last edited by Mr. Chaverria; 02-08-2025 at 12:26 AM.

04-20-2024, 05:09 AM	#81
Mikezilla3k Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Feb 2019 Location:Richmond, CA 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:268 DVD collection:305 MA collection:56 Digital collection:19 Trading Score:2	So bit confused on the versions here. It seems that it does include the uncut version but the US version here is an odd mix of multiple cuts that consists of the US opening and ending with the Poe poem, the synth score on the old VHS, and nude inserts from other European versions?

08-28-2024, 07:02 AM	#83
CartridgeKid Junior Member Member since:Sep 2018 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	This and Blood on Satan’s Claw are currently under £19 on Amazon. I presume that they no longer ship with the slipcase and booklet. Has anyone received one from Amazon recently?

05-17-2025, 04:45 PM	#93
Carpet0 Member Member since:Apr 2023 4K collection:149 Blu-ray collection:575 DVD collection:51	I've just had my copies of Witchfinder General and BOSC arrive from HMV - same for me, nice slipcover for BSOC but none for WG, despite the listing image showing it. Also the BOSC copy was unsealed but it's got the booklet inside.

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