Witch Hunt

R

Released Oct 1, 2021

1 hr. 38 min.

Mystery & Thriller

Horror

Drama

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32 Reviews

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In a modern America where magic is real and witches are persecuted by US authorities, teenager Claire and her family are part of an intricate network that helps these women escape across the border to seek asylum in Mexico. However, when their mode of transport is disrupted by federal witch hunters, trouble befalls the family as they struggle to hide two young witches within the walls of their home. As witch hunters close in and strange magic begins haunting the family, Claire discovers that she may have more in common with these witches than she could have ever imagined.

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Critics Consensus

Witch Hunt's smart social commentary is undercut by its lack of original storytelling ideas, but this supernatural horror outing has just enough bite to recommend for teens.

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Alex K

That was an hour and a half of my life wholly wasted that I will never get back. I kept waiting for something or some plot to form, but nope, it never happens in this terrible film. I mean the premise is intriguing, but the writing is terrible.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/04/24

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Avindu G

Witch Hunt is a stab at all governments all throughout the world that explains exactly what's going on in the world. Symbolically it's very rich the first half of the story was extremely promising but late in the movie the plot was seemed to be stuck, the nature of smuggling arrangement was out the window like it never was. Therefore the story could have done better without such minor gaps. Visuals were amazing the dusty desert colour scheme and special effects were perfect. Great audio effects too. Sincere performances by the cast. Story was well written, touching and creative it definitely worth a watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/09/23

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Danii1212Babe

It had a good base line but like to many questions unanswered and the most pointless ending!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/05/23

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Susan E

Ok so this movie is not what I thought it was going to be. I really enjoyed this one. So it is not really scary if that is what you are looking for in a movie like this but more interesting and thought provoking. Love Elizabeth Mitchell in everything she does. I think this movie does just the job it was intended to do. Good movie - good plot. It is worth the watch!!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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christopher r

The movie took FOREVER!! to get to the point and then when it finally does it just got confusing then once it kicks up it gives you that wack ass ending that was just horrible!! Don't do that anymore.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/19/22

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Audience Member

A very fictitious alternate universe that is more than just a world where witches exist.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Elle Callahan

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Gideon Adlon

Claire

Abigail Cowen

Fiona

Christian Camargo

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Elizabeth Mitchell

Martha Goode

Cameron Crovetti

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Phuong Le

Guardian

All in all, this is a horror that's neither clever nor scary.

Rated: 1/5

Jun 28, 2021

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Abby Olcese

RogerEbert.com

There's an allegory here for patriarchal fear of female power, but that potential gets lost amid inconsistency and appropriation.

Mar 20, 2021

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

More a supernatural drama than horror, or even a thriller, "Witch Hunt" is in the end primarily an effective cautionary fable about intolerance, sweetened with genre elements.

Mar 18, 2021

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Dolores Quintana

Dolores Quintana

WITCH HUNT is a parable of the crimes of the patriarchy in our society. It is about the injustice of xenophobia and misanthropy built into that structure.

Dec 28, 2022

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Zoë Rose Bryant

Loud and Clear Reviews

Witch Hunt skillfully balances sharp social commentary with sincerely shocking scares, making this a must-see for genre fans.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 1, 2022

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Christopher Cross

Tilt Magazine

An average film undermined by its inability to see and answer the questions it raises.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 15, 2022

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Synopsis

In a modern America where magic is real and witches are persecuted by US authorities, teenager Claire and her family are part of an intricate network that helps these women escape across the border to seek asylum in Mexico. However, when their mode of transport is disrupted by federal witch hunters, trouble befalls the family as they struggle to hide two young witches within the walls of their home. As witch hunters close in and strange magic begins haunting the family, Claire discovers that she may have more in common with these witches than she could have ever imagined.

Director: Elle Callahan
Executive Producer: André Druskeit, Mickey Gooch Jr., Jon Gosier, Victor Shapiro
Screenwriter: Elle Callahan
Distributor: Momentum Pictures
Production Co: Defiant Studios, Kodiak Pictures
Rating: R (Some Violent/Disturbing Images)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Horror, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 1, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2021
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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