A power-hungry demagogue leading the "Anti-Magic" movement.
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 Witch Hunt(1994)
A sinister Irish magician who acts as a primary antagonist. Production & Themes A power-hungry demagogue leading the "Anti-Magic" movement
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. Lovecraft must clear the name of his friend,