Mia Goth says she is scared to be in the same room as the man who is suing her over an alleged on-set assault, but that has triggered a very different reaction online. Some social-media users accused the actress of 'gaslighting', while another commenter suggested James Hunter may feel the same fear towards her, turning an already unusual legal battle into an even stranger clash of competing claims.
Goth has asked a judge to let her give her deposition by videoconference rather than appearing in person, saying she does not object to answering questions but does not want to be physically near James Hunter. Her request comes as the lawsuit over the 2024 horror film MaXXXine continues, with both sides presenting sharply different accounts of what happened.
Mia Goth Says She Fears Her Accuser
In a declaration filed in the case, Goth said she was concerned that Hunter's interest in her could extend beyond the matters being litigated. She also said she had become significantly concerned about her privacy after learning that he had allegedly attempted to obtain information about her home.
Goth further stated that she had learned Hunter had previously been subject to a restraining order obtained by a third party. She cited those circumstances as part of the reason she does not want to share a room with him during her deposition, although the filing does not establish any wrongdoing by Hunter in relation to those claims.
The 'Gaslighting' Reaction Explodes Online
The unusual role reversal quickly became the focus of social-media reactions, with one commenter writing, 'More gaslighting from an abuser. Disgusting'. That statement is an individual opinion and allegation from an unverified social-media user, rather than an established finding about Goth or the lawsuit.
More gaslighting from an abuser. Disgusting.
— Lucas Timmons (@lucastimmons) September 23, 2026
Another commenter offered a very different reaction, writing, 'He probably feels the same about her'. Together, the comments show how the latest development has prompted people online to interpret the same courtroom dispute in completely different ways, rather than providing evidence that either side's account is true.
He probably feels the same about her
— Mackenzie (@kenziemccorr) September 24, 2026
Hunter's Original Assault Allegation
Hunter's lawsuit centres on an incident he says happened while he was working as a background actor on MaXXXine. He alleges that he was lying on the ground covered in blood during a scene when Goth ran past him, and claims she kicked him in the head after being warned that she was getting too close.
Hunter has also alleged that Goth followed him towards a portable toilet after the incident and confronted him there. He previously claimed she mocked and belittled him, while a more detailed account attributed to him included an alleged statement that nobody would believe him, but those claims remain allegations.
Goth Has Denied the Allegations
Goth has previously denied wrongdoing in connection with Hunter's claims. Her latest court filing does not amount to a new admission or finding concerning the original alleged incident, but instead focuses on her request to give evidence remotely.
Ti West and A24 have also denied Hunter's allegations, with the production company maintaining that his claims were not true. The case remains active, meaning the competing accounts have not been resolved by a final court determination.
The Lawsuit Seeks More Than $500,000
Hunter's lawsuit seeks more than $500,000 in damages and accuses Goth of battery, while also bringing claims involving A24 and director Ti West. He has alleged that he suffered physical effects after the incident, including feeling lightheaded while driving home from the production.
The lawsuit also claims Hunter was later told that he would not be needed for the final two days of his shoot. Those assertions are part of Hunter's legal case and should not be treated as established facts unless proven in court.
A Strange New Chapter in the Case
Goth's request has now introduced an unexpected element into a lawsuit that began with an alleged confrontation on a horror-film set. The actress accused in Hunter's lawsuit is telling the court that she is the one who feels uncomfortable being physically near the person accusing her.
That contrast is also what has fuelled the online 'gaslighting' accusations, although those reactions remain opinions from individual commenters rather than conclusions established by the court. For now, Goth is asking to give her deposition from a distance, while the underlying allegations remain contested and unresolved.
