Summaries

In a twisted 1950's where everyone does magic, a private detective investigates a murder case without it.

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.—John Vogel <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • snake
  • breasts growing
  • frog
  • h.p. lovecraft
  • salamander
Genres
  • Fantasy
  • Mystery
  • Crime
Release date Dec 9, 1994
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Millard House - 645 Prospect Crescent, Pasadena, California, USA
Production companies Pacific Western Home Box Office (HBO) HBO Pictures

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 40m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby SR
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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