About The Last Witch Hunter

The Last Witch Hunter, released in 2015, deftly blends fantasy, mystery, and action. The film revolves around Kaulder, an immortal witch hunter, who is compelled to confront the horrifying reality of his timeless struggle against the powerful witches of an operational, modern-day coven.

Making / Production

Breathing life into this extraordinary fantasy universe was then at director Breck Eisner's hands. The scriptwriters, Cory Goodman, Matt Sazama, and Burk Sharpless were responsible for crafting the intriguing narrative. The filming locations varied from Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, USA, to breathtaking sceneries in Canada.

Actors

• Vin Diesel as Kaulder: Played as the tenacious, centuries-old witch hunter. His deep, authoritative voice and physique made his portrayal well-suited to the character.
• Michael Caine as Dolan the 36th: A seasoned actor who brought life to his character as Kaulder's confidante and mentor.
• Élodie Yung as Chloe: Her character provides both a romantic interest for Kaulder and her abilities as a witch provided essential support to the main character.
• Elijah Wood as Dolan the 37th: Ear-marked for a double-sided character, he brought a unique dynamic to the story.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The scene of the witch council was filmed in actual catacombs, located in Pittsburgh.
• The role of Kaulder was influenced by Vin Diesel's love for fantasy role-playing video games.
• Principal photography began on October 5, 2014, and ended on December 5, 2014, exactly two months period.

Awards

The film didn't win any major awards, but it remains a favorite among fantasy-adventure fans.

Quotes

• “You know what I’m afraid of? Nothing.” – Kaulder
• “Live forever, or die trying.” – Dolan the 36th
• “I've been reading the history of your life... and I've written my fair share of it. But your story has no ENDING!” – Dolan the 37th

Music, Soundtrack

• Steve Jablonsky, who is known for composing the music for the Transformers film series, composed the music for The Last Witch Hunter.
• The soundtrack features 23 original pieces of music, capturing the action-packed and mysterious themes of the film.