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Hocus Pocus Reviews

1993

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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
Director	Kenny Ortega
Genres	Comedy, Family

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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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- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:13
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- - 68
  - 4
  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 ... read more »
  
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  - williamsgwynfa
  - 627 reviews
  - gwaenysgor
  - 09 Apr 2007 at 19:33
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  - 0
  I put a spell on you
  
  this was one of my fave films when i was 5 or 6 if you never saw it when you were young i wouldn't bother watching. its a kids film i watched it again for ... read more »
  
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- - SneakyVodka
  - 11 reviews
  - Edinburgh
  - 08 Dec 2011 at 19:20
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  Absolutely Brilliant
  
  An amazing film, loved it as a child and still love it now. They don't make films as good as this any more!
  
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- - SamSeb
  - 1 review
  - 29 Nov 2011 at 23:46
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  Boring And Silly
  
  It was boring and rubbish after a while. DON,T WATCH FOR AGES HAVE BREAKS BUT LIKED IT A BIT THANK YOU
  
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- - a customer
  - 10 Oct 2011 at 19:06
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  Hocus Pocus
  
  This is a film that never gets old, i used to have this on video years ago so decided to get it for my kids.......they loved it. I must admit i watched it too... read more »
  
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- - charley341975
  - 50 reviews
  - Preston
  - 05 Feb 2011 at 20:45
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  HOCUS POCUS
  
  This is an old film,but still worth a watch.Its a great family film and will definatly keep the kids entertained.Bette Midler is great although my kids just ... read more »
  
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- - WAREWOLF23
  - 8 reviews
  - NOTTINGHAM
  - 02 Apr 2010 at 15:10
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  HOCUS POCUS
  
  Great film, great acting and great story line. Bett Midler was really good. Unusual enjoyable film - I would definitely recommend to view.
  
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  - Tiverton
  - 08 Mar 2010 at 22:25
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  Hocus Pocus.
  
  Not bad, nothing special.
  
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- - fraufanny
  - 37 reviews
  - Hornchurch.Essex.
  - 22 Feb 2010 at 16:25
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  Great for Halloween
  
  This film is brilliant if you have young kids that want entertaining on Halloween.
  
  In typical Disney style it combines a good plot with some scary ... read more »
  
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  - Liverpool
  - 16 Feb 2010 at 13:53
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  good memories
  
  I have just thought of this film i used to watch it over and over again when i was little! Am going to rent it again 20 years later as i loved it that much!
  
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- - danilloyd
  - 3 reviews
  - Worcester
  - 15 Apr 2009 at 21:23
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  hocus pocus
  
  great family fun just watch it for some laughs and to see sarah jessica parker without her desinger gear, my family had fun with this film
  
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- - hopeless
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  - Altrincham
  - 30 Mar 2009 at 11:40
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- - 68
  - 4
  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 ... read more »
  
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  - williamsgwynfa
  - 627 reviews
  - gwaenysgor
  - 09 Apr 2007 at 19:33
- - 4
  - 0
  ONE TO WATCH
  
  A family fun film which proves that disney hasn't lost it's touch. But it's the the excellent Midler(Beaches)who makes this film just what it is; ... read more »
  
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- - Minty
  - Midlands
  - 17 Jan 2004 at 10:58
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  Hocus Pocus (1993)
  
  The film looks great - the colors and scenes are beautiful. The comedy is here and the special effects are plentiful.
  
  It's always great for kids ... read more »
  
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- - SKSiC
  - Surrey
  - 24 Oct 2003 at 16:44
- - 2
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  good family film
  
  this is a old film and u mite of seen it but its worth a look again
  
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  - norwich
  - 07 Feb 2005 at 14:37
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  Brilliant!
  
  A movie I love to watch over and over again.
  
  Bette Midler is fantastic in this role, as are Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. The make up on all... read more »
  
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- - mcse0022
  - Birmingham
  - 08 May 2005 at 19:38
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  Halloween Treat
  
  The best Halloween family film ever made, the cast are fantastic, this film has action, laughter & it can make you cry it has it all.
  
  A must for ... read more »
  
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  - Birmingham, England
  - 06 Nov 2004 at 08:18
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  A fantastic film!
  
  I think this is the best film I have borrowed so far. It's a film all the family can enjoy, young and old. I liked it because the witches are silly, yet ... read more »
  
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- - Pippin and Eva Daines
  - Pembroke Dock (In Wales)
  - 03 Dec 2004 at 19:33
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  love
  
  get better each time l watch it
  
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  - Birmingham
  - 01 Dec 2008 at 21:10
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  brilliant
  
  good family film, brilliant to watch around the halloween season it will really get you into the spirit of things, really funny in parts, definately rent this ... read more »
  
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- - hayley
  - manchester, uk
  - 30 Oct 2004 at 01:19
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  - 0
  A Halloween Comedy!
  
  This film is fun for the whole family, thoroughly enjoyable and doesn't give you nightmares! Of course, you need brilliant cast for this, and Bette Midler... read more »
  
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- 58123
- - H.P. McFadden
  - Pembroke Dock (In Wales)
  - 08 Dec 2004 at 20:12

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  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....