The Last Witch Hunter is a 2015 action-fantasy film directed by Breck Eisner and released by Lionsgate on October 23, 2015. The movie follows Kaulder, a witch hunter who has been alive for over 800 years and has always been tasked with hunting down evil witches by a secret organization. However, he never imagined that the curse which made him immortal was the path for the return of The Queen Witch, whom he had already killed before. Will Kaulder be able to stop the dark force before the deadly curse spreads across the world?
Synopsis
The movie takes place in a modern world where witches coexist with humans. However, Kaulder is not just an ordinary human; he has been cursed by The Queen Witch to live an eternal life. For 800 years, he has hunted down evil witches under the instructions of a secret organization called Axe and Cross. One night, he tries to stop the influence of magic that caused a storm on a plane by dividing three magic stones. Later on, Kaulder meets Dolan 36, a priest appointed to be his guard by Axe and Cross. However, Dolan 36 retires and is succeeded by Dolan 37.
Kaulder investigates the strange death of Dolan 36 and finds out that the culprit is a powerful ancient witch named Belial, whom he has not seen for a long time. Dolan 36 is not dead; he is under the influence of dark magic that can only be lifted when Belial dies. Kaulder finds a clue in Dolan 36’s diary and meets Chloe, a witch bar owner. Together they look for the magic that can restore Kaulder’s past memories, but another witch attacks them during the ritual. Chloe saves Kaulder by entering his mind to defeat the witch.
Chloe possesses unique skills that Kaulder needs to find the memory of when he killed The Queen Witch. However, he discovers that her heart is still alive and has been kept by Dolan 1. Kaulder confronts Dolan 37, who knew the secret but didn’t tell him. Kaulder then kills Belial, who has resurrected The Queen Witch using the body of one of Kaulder’s friends. Dolan 36 comes back to life, and the group sets out to stop The Queen Witch from releasing the deadly curse, which she plans to spread among the witches held captive in Axe and Cross.
Atmosphere
The Last Witch Hunter has a gloomy atmosphere that is consistent throughout the film. The movie manages to create a mysterious impression of The Queen Witch, although the film falls short in developing her character. The coexistence of humans and witches brings together two different worlds, and the movie successfully portrays the tension that is inherent in this relationship. The film also features some great CGIs and visual effects that add to the overall experience.
Conclusion
The Last Witch Hunter offers a unique twist on the traditional witchcraft genre. The movie manages to create a dark and mysterious atmosphere that balances well with the characters’ relationships. It also features excellent special effects. Although the story could have been developed better, overall, the movie is worth watching for an exciting ride.
