Just in time for Halloween, FilmMcQueen and writer/director Jane Clark (Crazy Bitches, Meth Head) unveil her latest feature, WITCHY WAYS, a supernatural romance that blends humor, love, and magic. Redefining the witch genre through a queer, contemporary lens, the film celebrates the belief that real magic lives in authenticity and love.
Distributed by Wolfe Video, Witchy Ways is now available to buy or rent on Apple TV (US), Fandango at Home (US), Amazon Prime Video (US, UK, Australia), and on Apple TV in Canada, the UK, Ireland, France, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, and Switzerland.
Written and directed by Jane Clark, Witchy Ways continues her tradition of bold, emotionally resonant storytelling that bridges genre and identity. Her previous works, including the cult favorite Crazy Bitches and the acclaimed Elena Undone, have established her as a distinctive voice in queer and independent cinema.
Eve (Diora Baird) is a high-powered brand manager who retreats to her late mother’s cottage, a place long rumored to be magical. There, she meets Danni (Marem Hassler), an enchanting neighbor who comes from a long line of witches. What begins as a reluctant friendship deepens into a romantic connection that challenges Eve’s sense of logic and control. When Danni’s home and legacy are threatened by a vengeful neighbor, Eve must decide whether to remain grounded in the world she knows or step fully into one of magic, love, and possibility.
The film features an acclaimed ensemble cast including Diora Baird (Wedding Crashers, Cobra Kai & Lifetime’s You’re Not Supposed to be Here), Marem Hassler (Riley Parra, Bone Tomahawk), Candis Cayne (Dirty Sexy Money and The Magicians), Guinevere Turner (American Psycho), David Fumero (One Life to Live and Starz’s P.O.W.E.R.), Marc Price (Family Ties, Trick or Treat), and Paul Fox (Ford v Ferrari.) Cayne, the first transgender actress to secure a recurring role on primetime television, adds depth and distinction to a cast that seamlessly combines star power with authenticity.
The idea for Witchy Ways emerged from Jane Clark’s long-standing friendship with Marem Hassler. The two had been eager to collaborate, and when the opportunity arose, Clark began shaping a story that would intertwine witchcraft, humor, and queer romance. Influenced by A Discovery of Witches and the tone and sisterhood of Practical Magic, Clark set out to create a film that honors both supernatural storytelling and emotional truth.
While researching modern witchcraft, Clark discovered a real and vibrant community that has often been misunderstood or marginalized. This realization became central to the film’s emotional core, aligning the experiences of modern witches with those of queer people seeking acceptance and belonging.
Interestingly, the film’s casting evolved organically. Hassler was initially set to play Eve, but after a change in the cast, Clark recognized that the role of Danni had been written with Hassler in mind all along. Diora Baird then stepped into the role of Eve, bringing charm, depth, and humor to the character and completing the film’s magnetic on-screen pairing.
With the long-awaited Practical Magic II on the horizon, audiences are once again enchanted by stories of sisterhood, spells, and self-empowerment. As witchcraft steps further into mainstream culture, Witchy Ways offers a modern interpretation, portraying witches not as fantasy figures but as symbols of strength, identity, and spiritual freedom.
The film draws powerful parallels between modern witchcraft and the LGBTQ+ experience, reflecting shared journeys toward visibility, acceptance, and authenticity. Blending supernatural romance with a deeply human story of self-discovery, Witchy Ways celebrates the courage to live one’s truth and the magic that comes from being fully seen.
FilmMcQueen is dedicated to spotlighting queer characters through bold, genre-driven storytelling. In that spirit, Witchy Ways is more than a supernatural tale; it’s both a love story and a reclamation. The film stands as an affirmation of queer resilience, connection, and the transformative power of believing in oneself and in love.
For more information: https://www.witchywaysmovie.com