Hunt(1994): Witch

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.

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 Witch Hunt(1994)

A practicing "white" witch and Lovecraft's office roommate. Set in 1953 Los Angeles, the story follows

A fading starlet and the client who pulls Lovecraft into the murder case. Produced by HBO and directed by Paul Schrader,

A power-hungry demagogue leading the "Anti-Magic" movement.

A sinister Irish magician who acts as a primary antagonist. Production & Themes