Andre Gonzales
One of my favorite movies of all time again. Love this movie! I love movies that have a storyline that's not common in a lot of movies. Thus is also really hilarious.
Movie spotlight
Hocus Pocus
1993
Movie
96 min
English
After 300 years of slumber, three sister witches are accidentally resurrected in Salem on Halloween night, and it is up to three kids and their newfound feline friend to put an end to the witches' reign of terror once and for all.
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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes39%
Google Users82%
Director: Kenny Ortega•Genres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Plot Summary
In Salem, Massachusetts, a teen accidentally resurrects three witch sisters who were executed in the 17th century. The witches, Winifred, Sarah, and Mary, are determined to regain their youth and immortality by sucking the life force out of children. The protagonist, Max, along with his sister Dani, their friend Allison, and a talking black cat, must find a way to stop the witches and return them to their graves before sunrise.
Critical Reception
Hocus Pocus was met with mixed reviews upon its initial release, with many critics finding its humor and plot to be somewhat formulaic. However, it has since gained a significant cult following, particularly among families and fans of Halloween, for its campy performances, memorable songs, and festive atmosphere.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for the charismatic performances of the Sanderson sisters, particularly Bette Midler.
Enjoyed for its lighthearted, family-friendly Halloween theme and visual style.
Criticized for a predictable plot and humor that doesn't always land.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciate 'Hocus Pocus' for its nostalgic charm, fun performances by the lead actresses, and its status as a beloved Halloween tradition. Many find it an entertaining watch for families, though some note its simplistic story.
Fun Fact
The Sanderson sisters' costumes were inspired by the book 'The Witches of Salem,' which featured illustrations of the historical figures by notable artist Barry Geller.
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7 reviews
GenerationofSwin...
The colors, right? Was the the draw in for you too, because this movie popped. Outside of Dick Tracy I don't think I've seen color used to well in a film, both for entertainment and for pure wow. It popped... and, yeah, there was a story...
CinemaSerf
What ever happened to Omri Katz? Here he is the young "Max" who moves with his sister "Dani" (Thora Birch) to the small, history-laden, town of Salem where he soon gets the hots for "Allison" (Vinessa Shaw). Out on a Halloween trick 'r trea...
Peter McGinn
This is an odd family movie, as I saw it called. There seemed to be a few incidents around death that might be to mature for younger kids, but a lot of the story and action seemed too simplistic for older kids. There is a lot of shriekin...
Kamurai
Bad watch, probably won't watch again, and can't recommend. Sometimes it is fun to get in the way back machine to visit "classic" movies, but they don't always hold up. And in some cases, like this, it is a wonder they EVER worked at al...
r96sk
Good. <em>'Hocus Pocus'</em> is a fairly amusing film about witches from the Salem trials era, not that it hasn't any real connection to those events. It's very much a fun fantasy film, which looks pretty neat by the way. Bette Midler...
BadChristian
I imagine most of the love for Hocus Pocus comes from people who re-watch it with nostalgia goggles. Even as a child of the 90's I had never seen Hocus Pocus and knew little of it, so I had no prior attachments to this film. If you have see...