The Magnificent Obsession of Michael Reeves

The Magnificent Obsession of Michael Reeves

2019
1h 26min

Although he was only 25 when he died Michael Reeves opened up genre cinema to new possibilities. Now considered one of the forefathers of folk horror for his groundbreaking masterpiece Witchfinder General (1968) Reeves certainly left his mark as a director. The fact he wasn't around long enough to expand on his legacy, let alone celebrate it, is one of the biggest tragedies of British film history.

The Magnificent Obsession of Michael Reeves

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Although he was only 25 when he died Michael Reeves opened up genre cinema to new possibilities. Now considered one of the forefathers of folk horror for his groundbreaking masterpiece Witchfinder General (1968) Reeves certainly left his mark as a director. The fact he wasn't around long enough to expand on his legacy, let alone celebrate it, is one of the biggest tragedies of British film history.
    Released
    25 August 2019
    Runtime
    1h 26min
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    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    Diabolique Films
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