Witchcraft XVII: The Initiation

Witchcraft XVII: The Initiation

2025 · 80 min · Horror

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.

Directed by Dustin Ferguson · Written by Dustin Ferguson

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