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The British Horror Podcast Britain… an ancient kingdom with cruelty and torment in its blood Join Ross Jon and James as they tread where few dare From Dracula to Damien Herbert to Hellraiser The General Witchfinders podcast and zine generalwitchfinders.com

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General Witchfinders @generalwitch.bsky.social · Jan 23

1️⃣We've had a few new followers lately, so here’s a quick intro. We’re three friends who run General Witchfinders, a podcast about classic British horror—films, TV, books, and radio—plus plenty of tangents along the way. 🧵

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Aieee-Iain Clark @iainjclarkart.com · 2d

Part of Russell T Davies' speech on being awarded Outstanding Contribution to Television at the Bafta Cymru awards. (via www.instagram.com/baftacymru)

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Scoobtoobins @scoobtoobins.bsky.social · 5h

Another new horror movie zine pieces. Tomie! Yes , if you didn't know ... It has many live action movies. I actually own the 1998 box set that has 2 or three of them.
The 2nd image is the movie cover.

Pre-order ends October. 15th!
scoobtoobins.com

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Exclusive Films (Robert JE Simpson) @exclusivefilms.bsky.social · 2d

If you think Hammer was only films then you're very wrong. Hammer Productions were also extensively involved in theatre in the 40s and 50s.

I've spent this morning organising some of my collection of Hammer theatre programmes for a future project.

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General Witchfinders @generalwitch.bsky.social · 2d

You are going to have to illustrate your story in the next one . Very good

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Anni Jyn @annijyn.com · Aug 6

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a tattooed arm and hand holding up a dark green drawing of the house from practical magic on an orange and pale peach coloured background. there is a pale yellow moon behind the house, six witches are standing on the roof wearing black dresses, black witches hats and holding black umbrellas. there are trees on either side of the house. the lights are shining a warm yellowy orange through the windows and there are small stars dotted around.

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General Witchfinders @generalwitch.bsky.social · 4d

Are you doing the M R James October Odyssey- read one short story a day? What hashtag would some that up?

Jon Pountney @jonpountney1.bsky.social · 7d

It's the 1st of October, which means...

Does anyone else have this tradition?

General Witchfinders @generalwitch.bsky.social · 4d

Awesome/ the clowns and monkeys drew me to your - but what ever you feel works - let’s pick this up on email? [email protected]

General Witchfinders @generalwitch.bsky.social · 5d

@chloecumming.bsky.social hi Wanted to ask if you would like to submit some work for our zine. I think your form is broken on your site. It’s a bit last min (I need to send to print next week- but I saw you stuff and really loved it so thought I’d ask general-witchfinders.teemill.com/blog/call-fo...

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General Witchfinders @generalwitch.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks Lee. Glad you enjoyed it and it bought back some fond memories 🧟🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️

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James Corcoran @jamescorcoran78.bsky.social · 6d

Recent colour footerings of A5 Stramash sketches

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General Witchfinders @generalwitch.bsky.social · 6d

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General Witchfinders @generalwitch.bsky.social · 10d

Zombies!
Hammer!
Servalan!
What more do you want?

Plague of the Zombies

Give our newest episode a listen
If you like it, share with your friends and repost
If you really like it, leave us a review where you get your podcasts
If you really, REALLY like it, become a Patreon

tinyurl.com/CornishZombs

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General Witchfinders @generalwitch.bsky.social · 10d

If you are going this, here is something to listen to on your journey there and back - general-witchfinders.teemill.com/blog/quaterm...

Andrew-Mark Thompson @andydrewz.bsky.social · 12d

THE QUATERMASS EVENT takes over QUAD in Derby on Saturday 6 December 2025 from 12pm. All three Hammer films plus full supporting programme and guests. Booking and details available at derbyquad.co.uk

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Andrew-Mark Thompson @andydrewz.bsky.social · 12d

THE QUATERMASS EVENT takes over QUAD in Derby on Saturday 6 December 2025 from 12pm. All three Hammer films plus full supporting programme and guests. Booking and details available at derbyquad.co.uk

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General Witchfinders @generalwitch.bsky.social · 10d

Our new #podcast episode is out! Join us as we explore #HammerHorror gem...

The Plague of the Zombies (1965)

and dig into the themes and subtext that still hit home 60 years later. #BritishHorror #ClassicHorror #ZombieFilms tinyurl.com/CornishZombs

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Scarlet Vault Presents | Jason Malvern @jasonmalvern666.bsky.social · 11d

Highly recommend the latest @generalwitch.bsky.social episode on Plague of the Zombies, and not just because they read out my comment about André the dude Morell!
open.spotify.com/episode/7xja...

62 - Plague of the Zombies - Hammer Horror

open.spotify.com

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General Witchfinders @generalwitch.bsky.social · 11d

Looks cool. Thanks

General Witchfinders @generalwitch.bsky.social · 13d

tinyurl.com/GWrats

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General Witchfinders @generalwitch.bsky.social · 16d

And here’s our podcast on this film -

bit.ly/Shoutgw

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Nostalgic Things @nostalgicthing.bsky.social · 17d

Rod Hull was the greatest gymnast this country has ever produced

Saucy Seventies @saucyseventies.bsky.social · 17d

Emu gives John Stapleton and Nick Owen a right pasting on TVAM.

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General Witchfinders @generalwitch.bsky.social · 18d

That’s my drive home sorted 👏👏👏👏

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Simon Love @simonloverules.bsky.social · 19d

@generalwitch.bsky.social from a documentary on BBC Sounds about the music of Hammer. They haven’t mentioned “U Can’t Touch This” yet.

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Jason D. Brawn @jasondbrawn.bsky.social · 19d

More reading material from Treadwells Books @generalwitch.bsky.social

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General Witchfinders @generalwitch.bsky.social · 20d

Until midnight Monday 22nd September (BST), it's 10% off any T-shirt order with the code TENOFF
www.generalwitchfinders.com

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Alexandra Goddard 📺😈🐰🇪🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #TomsCrew @bluesky20.bsky.social · 20d

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Scarred For Life @scarredforlife.bsky.social · 20d

Class war from beyond the grave! DEAD OF NIGHT - THE EXORCISM (1972): Two middle-class couples spend Christmas at a country cottage and find themselves under attack by the spirit of a previous owner... The Exorcism is an astonishing, claustrophobic piece of television.

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