From Salem to 2020: The Persistence of Witch Hunting

The Witch Hunt 2020 team has been a prominent force in the search for alleged wrongdoing and corruption in the political arena. With a focus on investigating and prosecuting potential offenses, this team has faced both praise and criticism for their actions. Led by **Robert Mueller** and his team of skilled attorneys, their mission has been to uncover any potential illegal activity related to the 2016 Presidential election. This team was appointed in the wake of allegations of Russian interference in the election and possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian officials. The goal was to thoroughly investigate these claims and determine the truth of the matter. Throughout their investigation, the Witch Hunt 2020 team gathered evidence, interviewed witnesses, and pursued legal action against individuals they believed may have been involved in illegal activities.

Studio: Momentum Pictures
Director: Elle Callahan
Writer: Elle Callahan
Producer: Eric B. Fleischman, Maurice Fadida
Stars: Gideon Adlon, Abigail Cowen, Lulu Antariksa, Anna Grace Barlow, Natasha Liu, Ashley Bell, Echo Campbell, Christian Carmago, Elizabeth Mitchell

With the BWI closing in on the family, Martha and Claire must protect their family and fight to stop the young witches from falling into the hands of the federal agents. Claire is your typical down trodden teenager filled with angst and social pressure to fit in while searching for her place in a world where witch persecution dominates daily headlines.

Throughout their investigation, the Witch Hunt 2020 team gathered evidence, interviewed witnesses, and pursued legal action against individuals they believed may have been involved in illegal activities. Their work led to multiple indictments and plea deals, revealing a web of complex relationships and actions that had taken place during the election. The main objective of the Witch Hunt 2020 team was to ensure justice was served and any potential wrongdoing was exposed.

REVIEW: Witch Hunt

Witch Hunt is a 2021 supernatural drama within an alternate modern-day America, where witches are real, witchcraft is illegal and being burnt at the stake by witch hunters is a feared punishment. While the concept is good and had heaps of potential, the poor lacklustre execution does not make for a bewitching watch.

The film opens on a red-headed witch being burnt at the stake in modern-day New England by witch hunters, while her two daughters look on. Three months later we’re in southern California with teenager Claire (Gideon Adlon) and her friends, whose school days involve tormenting suspected witches in their classes and learning about the 11th amendment, which prevents witches from having the same rights as everyone else. The situation with witches is escalating, with more laws and restrictions planned on witches and their families while the federal Bureau of Witchcraft Investigation ruthlessly hunt them down.

For Claire, life is made more difficult as her widowed mother Martha (Elizabeth Mitchell) uses their family home as a safe house for witches that are being smuggled across the border into Mexico, where they’ll be safe. Within hours of one witch being picked up from their home, the family receive two new refugees – Fiona (Abigail Cowen) and Shae (Echo Campbell) – the sisters who saw their mother die back in New England. Unbeknownst to Claire and her mother, the last witch to leave their property along with their smuggler friend was caught and killed by nasty BWI agent Hawthorne (Christian Camargo).

While the BWI tighten their net on the town, Claire befriends Fiona and discovers she may have powers of her own, despite passing the questionable witch tests the government makes all girls take. With the BWI closing in on the family, Martha and Claire must protect their family and fight to stop the young witches from falling into the hands of the federal agents.

Conceptually, the idea to focus on modern day witchcraft is a clever one. There aren’t many who wouldn’t be familiar with the Salem witch trials or the general persecution of witches in our history, so to bring witchcraft to the present day works well. Some of the trials and tests the women have to undergo to prove they’re not witches are particularly unnerving. Sadly though the rest of this concept just doesn’t work. The actual fantasy and witchcraft elements are incredibly dull, even with a few jump scares thrown in, and being paired with rather poor CGI doesn’t help either. The ending and fate of some of the main characters too is confused and unclear. The cast do bring some good performances, with Christian Camargo being particularly menacing as the villain witch hunter and Abigail Cowen brings some much-needed heart to the witches plight. It’s just unfortunate that they can’t carry the entire film.

There’s also the greater meaning and allegory here pertaining to human rights, especially those of women and minority groups. It touches on a lot of topics including prejudice, misogyny, police states and intolerance. The issue is that I don’t think Witch Hunt goes far enough to address all of these intolerances. The witches are predominantly white women who are being subjected to injustice, and it is far too much of a YA take to ever be taken too seriously. There are hints of a more adult and serious tone here, but sadly it’s never given full attention.

Overall Witch Hunt had a promising concept with a good cast, but ultimately this was let down by the lacklustre and confused execution.

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Summary: In a modern America where witches are real and witchcraft is illegal, a sheltered teenager must face her own demons and prejudices as she helps two young witches avoid law enforcement and cross the southern border to asylum in Mexico.

Claire and Fiona continue bonding. When Claire learns Fiona has never been to a bar, Claire sneaks her out of the house to go to ‘Saints and Sinners’ tavern. There, Claire tells Fiona about “Thelma and Louise.” The girls discuss the ambiguity of Thelma and Louise’s fate since the movie ends on a freeze frame.

Their diligence and commitment to their goal were evident in the level of detail in their reports and the number of individuals held accountable for their actions. However, the team also faced backlash and criticism from those who believed their investigation was biased or politically motivated. Accusations of partisan agendas were thrown, and some argued that the team was on a witch hunt to discredit the President and his associates. Despite the criticism, the Witch Hunt 2020 team persisted in their pursuit of the truth. Their work has left a lasting impact on the political landscape, with implications still being felt to this day. In summary, the Witch Hunt 2020 team was a group dedicated to investigating potential wrongdoing and corruption in the political sphere. Led by Robert Mueller, their efforts have led to numerous indictments and plea deals, but also faced criticism and accusations of bias. The team's work has had a lasting impact on the political landscape, with the truth still being sought and debated..

Reviews for "Witch Hunts and Cancel Culture: Examining the Parallels in 2020"

1. John - 1 star

I found "Witch hunt 2020 team" to be a complete waste of my time and money. The plot was convoluted and the special effects were lackluster. Moreover, the acting was subpar, with wooden performances from the cast. The movie also failed to establish a cohesive narrative, leaving me confused and uninterested throughout. Overall, I would not recommend this film to anyone looking for an engaging and well-executed supernatural thriller.

2. Sarah - 2 stars

"Witch hunt 2020 team" had potential, but unfortunately, it fell flat. The story lacked originality and felt like a recycled version of other witch-themed movies. The pacing was slow, making it difficult to stay engaged. The characters were underdeveloped and lacked depth, making it hard to care about their fates. While there were a few eerie moments, they were overshadowed by the film's overall mediocrity. I was disappointed by the end and left feeling unsatisfied.

3. Mike - 1 star

I couldn't stand "Witch hunt 2020 team". The dialogue was cheesy and the script felt like it was written by a high schooler. The scare tactics were predictable and overused, providing no real suspense. The plot twists were laughable and took away from any potential enjoyment. I would advise saving your money and avoiding this lackluster attempt at a horror film. It's not worth your time or attention.

4. Emily - 2 stars

I was excited to watch "Witch hunt 2020 team" but left feeling underwhelmed. The movie lacked originality and failed to bring anything new to the genre. The CGI effects were unimpressive, and the jump scares felt forced and ineffective. The story felt disjointed, with plot holes that were never addressed. While there were a couple of intriguing moments, they were not enough to save the overall disappointment I felt watching this film. I would recommend looking elsewhere for a more satisfying supernatural thriller experience.

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