Witchfinder General
Shot in Suffolk - Witchfinder General tells the story of the Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins!
- Date
- 30th August 2026
- Time
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm
About this event
Controversial upon its release, horror favourite Vincent Price is gloriously nasty in this cult classic as Matthew Hopkins, the notorious self-styled Witchfinder General, who leaves a trail of blood and torture in his wake as he travels East Anglia to cleanse it of the activities of ‘witches’.
Director - Michael Reeves
Cast - Vincent Price, Ian Ogilvy, Rupert Davies
Discover more about the Witchfinder General, his lesser known accomplice John Stearne (from Lawshall), the witch trials in Bury St Edmunds and how Bury St Edmunds is linked to the Salem Witch Trials in our witch trials guide.
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About the Venue
A beautifully modernised yet perfectly original 1920's cinema showing everything from timeless classics to box office latest releases.
The cinema boasts an impressive programme of Screen Arts and its Discover Cinema strand offers vintage classics, art-house gems and riveting documentaries.
There’s regular film for all ages and groups too with Family Matinees, Parent & Baby Screenings, Silver Screen, Student Screenings and Dementia Friendly Screenings.
Boasting a stylish Box Office area and a spectacular 180 stadium seated Premier Screen with a full-size 4k laser screen and state-of-the art projector, this three-screen cinema is packed full of comfortable reclining seats and cosy sofas and you can also enjoy a glass of wine, beer or soft drink and tasty snacks from the bar whilst watching your film.
The cinema also boasts a fantastic membership scheme which comes with a bundle of benefits including FREE tickets, 10% discount on food and drink plus up to £2 discount on tickets and our Young Adult Membership is just £15 for a year with FREE tickets included!
The added value of dinner and drinks to your cinematic experience is due to its stylish licensed restaurant and bar – No.4 which boasts a mouth-watering, diverse menu created by the immensely talented Head Chef Alex Rotherham who specialises in Canadian West Coast cuisine blending foods from around the world yet using local produce when possible.
So, whether you are seeing a film or live performance – you can enjoy a drink from comfy armchairs or cosy sofas – or wanting a coffee or a meal, visit No.4 at Abbeygate Cinema – the food is great and a warm welcome is guaranteed with members enjoying a 10% discount on food and drink.
