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Michael Reeves

Michael Reeves

Writing·1943–1969·Sutton, London, UK

5 horror credits

Michael Reeves (17 October 1943 – 11 February 1969) was an English film director and screenwriter, best known for the 1968 film Witchfinder General. Reeves died in London at the age of 25 from an accidental alcohol and barbiturate overdose shortly after the film's release.

Director3 films

Witchfinder General

Witchfinder General

Director

1968 4.0
The Sorcerers

The Sorcerers

Director

1967 3.0
The She Beast

The She Beast

Director

1966

Writer4 films

Witchfinder General

Witchfinder General

Screenplay

1968 4.0
The Sorcerers

The Sorcerers

Screenplay

1967 3.0
The She Beast

The She Beast

Writer

1966
The Castle of the Living Dead

The Castle of the Living Dead

Writer

1964

Producer2 films

The Sorcerers

The Sorcerers

Producer

1967 3.0
The She Beast

The She Beast

Producer

1966

Actor1 film

The Magnificent Obsession of Michael Reeves

The Magnificent Obsession of Michael Reeves

Self - (Archive footage)

2019

Other Crew1 film

The Castle of the Living Dead

The Castle of the Living Dead

Assistant Director

1964