Hocus Pocus
1993
The Sanderson Sisters are 17th century witches who were conjured up by unsuspecting pranksters in present-day Salem. The key to their immortality involves three children and a talking cat, who also turn out to be their biggest obstacles. Read more
| Starring | Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, Sarah Jessica Parker, Vinessa Shaw |
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| Director | Kenny Ortega |
| Genres | Comedy, Family |
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Hocus Pocus
The Sanderson Sisters are 17th century witches who were conjured up by unsuspecting pranksters in present-day Salem. The key to their immortality involves three children and a talking cat, who also turn out to be their biggest obstacles.
| Starring | Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, Sarah Jessica Parker, Vinessa Shaw |
|---|---|
| Director | Kenny Ortega |
| Studio | WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 32 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Comedy, Family |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 05 Feb 2001 Production year: 1993 |
| Format | DVD |
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This comedy is unusually dark for a Disney production and it makes for patchy entertainment. Three witches — Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker — are resurrected by a group of youngsters on Halloween and proceed to cause mayhem as they plot their revenge against the community that condemned them to death three centuries ago. The three stars are the best thing about the movie and they get to do one stunning musical number, a version of I Put a Spell on You. The youngsters, led by Thora Birch, acquit themselves admirably as well, but director Kenny Ortega seems unsure of the tone of the piece. Look out for a cameo role from Big director Penny Marshall.
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This comedy ghoulfest - about three hanged 17th century Salem witches revivified at Halloween 1993 - toes a wobbly line... read more on Time Out
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68 out of 71 people found this review helpful
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superb
my daughters loved this film. it is perfect for watching on halloween night. Winifred played by Bette Midler, Mary played by Kathy Najimy and Sarah played by Sarah Jessica Parker, also known as the Sanderson Sister's play the three wicked Witches stalking and terrorising the small town of Salem.
they suck the lives out of the little children, in a bid to make themselves young again. However, they are eventually caught and hanged by the Salem townsfolk, after sucking the life out of Emily Binks, and turning her brother Zackery into a talking cat.
we then move forward to 300 years later, to the present day, where a young sceptic, and new kid on the block called Max Dennerson, along with his eight year old sister Danni, go to the old Sanderson house, during halloween, in order to impress Alison, a girl he really fancies from school.
However, despite Alisons warnings, Max manages to resurrect the witches, by lighting the black flame candle, that brings them back to life, when lit by a virgin on Halloween night.
A thrilling chase around the town ensues, as Max, Alison and Danni, must stay one step ahead of the witches, in order to save the Salem children, from having their lives sucked out of them.
If the witches steal the lives of the Salem children, they will live forever, but if not, then when the sun rises they will turn to dust.
one of the best parts is when Billy, the old boyfriend of Winnifred, is summoned back to life, from his grave. billy actually turns out to be a good guy. but could be quite scary for younger children.
the witches - Winnie, Mary and sarah are very resourceful, when young children steal their brooms, they ride a mop, a broom and a vacuum cleaner.
one of the best songs in the film is 'I'll Put a Spell on You' sung by the Sanderson Sisters. it is wonderful.
this is a delightful film to spook up your Halloween, or even any day of the year!
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
good family film
this is a old film and u mite of seen it but its worth a look again
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