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What follows is a modern-day witch hunt. The community, driven by a desire to protect children and fueled by groupthink, turns on Lucas with terrifying speed. The allegation, though false, becomes an immutable truth in the minds of the townspeople. Lucas is ostracized, harassed, and violently attacked, all while maintaining his innocence. The Hunt 2012 Filmyzilla