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Witch Hunt (1994)

R | | Crime, Fantasy, Mystery | TV Movie 10 December 1994
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In a twisted 1950's where everyone does magic, a private detective investigates a murder case without it.

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Cast overview, first billed only:
... H. Phillip Lovecraft
... Kim Hudson
... Sen. Larson Crockett
... Hypolyta Kropotkin
... Finn Macha
... Trudy
... Vivian Dart (as Lypsinka)
... The Manicurist
... N.J. Gottlieb
Christopher John Fields ... Lt. Morris Bradbury
... Brackett
Gregory Bell ... Shakespeare
... Minister
... G-man #1 (as Chris Darga)
... Sidney
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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. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>

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murder | 1950s | private detective | h.p. lovecraft | shrinking | See All (10) »

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It's a new kind of evil, as old as time.

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Rated R for some strong language and a scene of nudity | See all certifications »

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While making the circuit of talk shows to promote this movie, Dennis Hopper stated it was the strangest movie he had been in. See more »

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Kropotkin's first name is Hypolyta on her office door, but Hypolita in the closing credit cast list. See more »

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Senator Crockett: Let me tell you a little something about 'The People' Phil; you lock any ten of them in a room, they may not elect a leader, but I guarantee they'll pick someone to hate.
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I Put a Spell on You
Written by Screamin' Jay Hawkins (as Jalacy Hawkins)
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Witch Hunt & Cast a Deadly Spell .
24 December 2005 | by – See all my reviews

I enjoyed these 2 movies on cable a decade or so ago and still think fondly of them, as they were good fun. I wish they would be released on DVD but doubt that will happen as only 1 of them seems to be available (on tape) as of now.

They were 2 in a pair made by HBO pictures if I remember rightly the first,"Cast a Deadly Spell" with Fred Ward in the lead role of "Private Detective Harry Philip Lovecraft" , and the second,"Witch Hunt" with Dennis Hopper playing the part Staged in the 1940's period ala "Sam Spade" and Joe McCarthy(The Commie crazy freak) in Hollywood where those who can use magic for their own benefit (read that as enriching their own careers and bank accounts) our hero is once bitten twice shy about using magic as it could backfire on the wielder as he learned earlier in time before these stories.

I enjoyed the assorted characters and situations and both actors played the part well though I must admit I've been fond of Fred Ward since the movie "Remo Williams" so I rather learn towards his portrayal of the role.
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