February 1969, Reeves was found dead in his bedroom, aged 25, in Cadogan Place, Knightsbridge, by his cleaning lady. The coroner's report stated that Reeves's death (from a barbiturate overdose) was accidental, the dosage being too marginal to suggest intention. Select filmography Slated projects Some films Reeves was apparently scheduled to direct or for which he was being considered were The Buttercup Chain and De Sade. Both of these films were completed with other directors. Also in development was a film concerning the IRA, which was announced as a forthcoming Tigon production in the trade press, with the title of O'Hooligan's Mob. Reeves had talked of directing an adaptation of Walker Hamilton's novel All The Little Animals, but this did not reach pre-production stage. Notes References External links BFI, Michael Reeves BFI, Witchfinder General, review Guardian Unlimited, Michael Reeves: Witchfinder General review 1943 births 1969 deaths 20th-century English screenwriters 20th-century English male writers Accidental deaths in London Barbiturates-related deaths Drug-related deaths in England English film directors English male screenwriters People educated at Radley College People from Sutton, London