Witchcraft XVII: The Initiation

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Witchcraft XVII: The Initiation

2025

1h 20m

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Overview

A determined reporter probes the mysterious death of a woman who fell from a building, only to uncover a dangerous coven of witches intent on making her their fourth member. The only one who can stop them is warlock William Spanner.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Ivy Smith

Maya Reed

Andrew Pierson

William Spanner

Jennifer Moriarty

Cecilia

DieTrich Thrall

Xavier

Ted Hoffstatter

Lenny

Saint Heart

Katherine

Alain Marche

Previous Victim

Joe Sbar

William Spanner (Flashback)

Christopher Walker

Previous Victim

Jorel Diez

Jack

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Directed by: Dustin Ferguson
Written by: Dustin Ferguson
Produced by: Joe Williamson

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