Witch Hunt

– Detective Philip Lovecraft lives in Los Angeles in the 1950s when an ambitious Senator is holding he..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 40 Minutes
Release Year:
1994
Witch Hunt (1994)

Detective Philip Lovecraft lives in Los Angeles in the 1950s when an ambitious Senator is holding hearings, on Magic. Magic is the new influence in Tinsel Town. Lovecraft is unique in that he is the only one who refuses to use magic in his work. Shortly after he is hired, he finds his client, Kim Hudson, accused of the murder of her husband, a film executive. Philip uses the talents of a local witch, Kropotkin, to explain what is happening only to see her accused of the murder and sentenced to be burnt at the stake. Reminiscent of Roger Rabbit, without the toons.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
USA
Genre:

Witch Hunt (1994) - Trailer

Release Date:

10 Dec 1994

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Paul Schrader

Writer:

Joseph Dougherty

Main Actors:

Dennis Hopper, Penelope Ann Miller, Eric Bogosian, Sheryl Lee Ralph

Plot:

Detective Philip Lovecraft lives in Los Angeles in the 1950s when an ambitious Senator is holding hearings, on Magic. Magic is the new influence in Tinsel Town. Lovecraft is unique in that he is the only one who refuses to use magic in his work. Shortly after he is hired, he finds his client, Kim Hudson, accused of the murder of her husband, a film executive. Philip uses the tallents of a local witch, Kropotkin, to explain what is happening only to see her accused of the murder and sentenced to be burnt at the stake. Reminiscent of Roger Rabbit, without the toons.

Awards:

3 nominations.

Production:

HBO

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.7/10