{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5fd77337c08ac45a2c50d003?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5fd77337c08ac45a2c50d003/1772694982754-eb0af34b-8742-48c8-a3e1-0d3fc0433f39.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>General Witchfinders: The British Horror Podcast 🕷️</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> Welcome to General Witchfinders, a podcast dedicated to the dark heart of British horror.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> 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. 🩸</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> Hosted by lifelong friends Ross, Jon, and James, General Witchfinders dives deep into the world of British gothic and folk horror.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> We explore everything from Hammer Horror’s blood-drenched vampire classics—starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing—to the eerie folk horror landscapes of <em>The Wicker Man</em> and Nigel Kneale’s <em>The Road</em>.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> Whether it’s cinematic icons like <em>Dracula AD 1972</em> and <em>The Curse of Frankenstein</em>, or television classics like <em>BBC Ghost Stories for Christmas</em>, we unearth the films and series that shaped British horror. 🦇</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> We cover cult favourites including <em>Quatermass and the Pit</em>, <em>The Quatermass Xperiment</em>, and <em>Quatermass II</em>—examining how Nigel Kneale shaped British sci-fi horror.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> And we shine a spotlight on the terrifying tales of James Herbert, from <em>The Rats</em> to <em>The Survivor</em>. 👻</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> Our episodes explore folk horror, gothic horror, and supernatural thrillers, dissecting films like <em>Twins of Evil</em>, <em>The Reptile</em>, <em>Night of the Demon</em>, and <em>The Legend of Hell House</em>.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> We also revisit chilling television events such as <em>Ghostwatch</em> and <em>Doctor Who’s The Dæmons</em> and <em>Horror of Fang Rock</em>. ⚰️</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> Expect thoughtful commentary, dry wit, and nostalgic tangents about 1980s and 90s British culture.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> 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. 🪦</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> 🎙️ Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at <a href=\"http://www.generalwitchfinders.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.generalwitchfinders.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> 🩸 Listener Reviews 🕸️</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> “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 *****</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><blockquote> 🦴 “If you’re looking for a fun chat about vintage British horror and sci-fi, then this is the podcast for you.” – 5 Stars *****</blockquote>","author_name":"Ross, Jon & James | Exploring Cult British Horror Films, TV & Books"}