Michael Reeves
Film director · 2 films (1967–1968)
Michael Reeves is a director whose work here spans The Sorcerers (1967) to Witchfinder General (1968), across horror and drama. All 94 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Michael Reeves 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.
Born 17 October 1943 · Sutton, London, UK · died 11 February 1969
Directing style
Michael Reeves anchors his tense, historical horror frames with an eye-level camera, relying on medium shots and closeups to isolate characters within a shallow depth of field. He favors naturalistic, exterior day lighting dominated by direct sunlight, alongside interior setups motivated by practicals, windows, and firelight. His visual palette is defined by cool, desaturated tones, grounding the ominous atmosphere in a muted spectrum of slate grays, sage greens, dusty olives, and earthy browns.
Films directed by Michael Reeves
About Michael Reeves
When was Michael Reeves born?
Michael Reeves was born on 17 October 1943 in Sutton, London, UK and died on 11 February 1969.
What films has Michael Reeves directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: The Sorcerers (1967) and Witchfinder General (1968).
Search every frame of Michael Reeves’s films
All 94 indexed frames from 2 films directed by Michael Reeves — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.