Witch Hunt(1994) ✭ (RECENT)

is a fantasy detective film that blends classic film noir with an alternate history where magic is a regular part of everyday life. Produced by HBO and directed by Paul Schrader, it serves as a loose sequel to the 1991 film Cast a Deadly Spell , though it features a different cast and a shift in setting. Plot Overview

A power-hungry demagogue leading the "Anti-Magic" movement. Witch Hunt(1994)

A sinister Irish magician who acts as a primary antagonist. Production & Themes is a fantasy detective film that blends classic

A practicing "white" witch and Lovecraft's office roommate. A sinister Irish magician who acts as a primary antagonist

A fading starlet and the client who pulls Lovecraft into the murder case.

The central conflict involves (Eric Bogosian), an ambitious politician running a "witch hunt" campaign to outlaw magic. This subplot serves as a direct satire of the McCarthy-era anti-communist crusades, substituting witchcraft for communism. Lovecraft must clear the name of his friend, a benevolent witch named Kropotkin, whom Crockett wants to burn at the stake during a televised rally. Key Characters & Cast

Set in 1953 Los Angeles, the story follows (Dennis Hopper), a private investigator who is unique because he strictly refuses to use magic. Lovecraft is hired by actress Kim Hudson to investigate her film-mogul husband, who is subsequently murdered via magical shrinking.