Hocus Pocus details
| Format: | PG DVD |
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| Starring: | Kathy Najimy, Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, Vinessa Shaw |
| Director: | Kenny Ortega |
| Genres: | Comedy, Family |
| Studio: | WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Collection: | Comedy Crews, Decades: 90s, December Picks, Disney Classics, Duvet Day, HD Family Fun, Kids' Classics, Spooky and Scary |
| Name | Discs | |
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Hocus Pocus |
PG Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 32 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 05 Feb 2001 |
| Main languages: | English |
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superb
By williamsgwynfa (627 reviews) from gwaenysgor , 09 Apr 2007[Highly rated reviewer]
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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(54)good film
By a customer , 30 Aug 2012film put a spell on me . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- Was this review helpful to you?
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a great film
By thewiseones (1 review) , 12 Aug 2012Absolute classic, all that you could possibly ask for in a childrens' film. It does not age at all. SJP as youthful as ever. Bette Middler - what a gal, Kathy Najimi - all you could want from a comedy actress. Thora Birch - that girl will go on to star in an Oscar winning drama; such as American Beauty.
This film combines heart-stopping drama with halloween-inspired capers, not to mention the jokes fit for adults and children alike- Was this review helpful to you?
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Love love love this film
By CLR (1 review) , 11 Aug 2012I remember watching this when I was younger and I used to live it and it still has to be one of my favourite films I know it word from word and could watch it over and over and never get bored of it !! Perfect choice for kids to watch especially on Halloween x- Was this review helpful to you?
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super family movie
By mummy2three (2 reviews) , 05 Jul 2012I loved this film as a young girl, so couldn't wait for my own daughter to be old enough to watch it with me. We both really enjoyed the film it was just as good for me as the first time i seen it when i was 8.- Was this review helpful to you?
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good family fun film.
By smokeychops (554 reviews) from newcastle under lyme , 01 Jun 2012First saw it at the cinema when it first came out, liked it then and still enjoyed it now. Thats the sign of a good film. Well made good story and fantastic acting by everyone in it. Good family fun film.- Was this review helpful to you?
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