Hocus Pocus

(1993)

Sue says:

3.75 Stars

This is a great movie. Especially this time of year. It's not cinematic genius, it's just a fun spooky Halloween movie. It's fairly predictable, but it's also pretty funny.

The witches are a hoot, played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, they are so "witchy". They cackle wickedly, make potions, and cast spells. They also fly around on vacuum cleaners.

Years ago these witches were put to death, for being witches, but before their demise a spell was cast. Now they have been brought back to life, but only for one night, Halloween. Of course that's not enough, they want to stay alive. Forever. Naturally a sacrifice is needed, teenagers are involved, and hijinxs ensue.

Hocus Pocus is a Disney movie, so it's not too frightening, but I wouldn't let anyone younger than 5 watch, unless you know they don't scare easily.