Witch Hunt

Set in a modern United States where the practice of witchcraft is against the law, this fantasy horror film follows a sheltered teenager named Claire. She must overcome her personal prejudices and internal struggles while assisting two young witches in evading government authorities. The story centers on their journey to reach the southern border to seek asylum in Mexico.

The movie was written and directed by Elle Callahan, following her 2019 film Head Count. The production was handled by Kodiak Pictures and Defiant Studios, featuring a cast that includes Gideon Adlon, Abigail Cowen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Echo Campbell, and Cameron and Nicholas Crovetti. The project involved a credited crew of 99 people and a cast of 34.

Since its release on October 1, 2021, the film has received mixed responses from viewers and critics. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 4.4/10 based on 2,100 votes, while on TMDB, the score is higher at 6.6/10 from 288 votes. Professional critics gave the film a rating of 4.7/10 based on 20 reviews, which is slightly higher than the average audience score on IMDb but lower than the rating on TMDB.