The Magnificent Obsession of Michael Reeves

The Magnificent Obsession of Michael Reeves

86 mins | Documentary | Aug. 25, 2019

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

86 mins | Documentary | Aug. 25, 2019

The Magnificent Obsession of Michael Reeves
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.
Producers
Original title The Magnificent Obsession of Michael Reeves
Directors Dima Ballin
Writers Kat Ellinger

Cast

Gavin Baddeley

as Himself

Tom Baker

as Himself

Ian Ogilvy

as Himself