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Hocus Pocus [DVD] [1993]

DVD ~ Bette Midler
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz, Thora Birch
  • Directors: Kenny Ortega
  • Writers: David Kirschner, Mick Garris, Neil Cuthbert
  • Producers: Bonnie Bruckheimer, David Kirschner, Jay Heit, Mick Garris
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English, French
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
  • DVD Release Date: 5 Feb 2001
  • Run Time: 92 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CYVZ
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,601 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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This big, fat theatrical bomb has a lot going for it. There's the three leads, Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker, playing three resurrected witches who wreak havoc on Salem, Massachusetts, 300 hundred years after they were hung. There's music, special effects, and magic. There's a surprisingly horror-filled plot. Whoops, hold up on that last one. It's probably the extremes that this film goes to (displaying a Disney label), such as the witches sucking the life out of a little girl in the first five minutes, that put the brakes on any success for Hocus Pocus. Older children, however, in the 8 and up range should get a kick out of all the weird goings-on. It's a good measure of Halloween thrills and chills. --Keith Simanton

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Bette! You Witch! , 29 Jul 2006
By T. Hazelhurst "Tom" (Merseyside, UK) - See all my reviews
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Youve gotta love Hocus Pocus! Its a classic Disney film, Great to watch at anytime of the year...not just halloween (Thats a note for you, the TV Companies that only show it at Halloween Time) With great characters, great actors, humourous storyline, brilliant songs and just a plain old disney classic for any age! Must watch! Buy it now if you dont own it!!!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It'll put a spell on yoooooooooooohooooooooooooo, 21 Jun 2006
I recently re-discovered this film and have to say that I enjoy it just as much now, aged 16, as I did when Bette Midler's showstopping rendition of "I'll Put a Spell on You" was first imprinted on my brain at the tender age of six. Sure, it does drag in places (the child actors are not exactly brimming over with charisma...) and the marked, albeit supremely camp, wickedness of the witches may be too much for some younger children to handle, but for sheer entertainment value this film is hard to beat.
It has a surprisingly interesting plot and all three Macbeth-style witches (the mythical "Saunderson sisters") light up the screen whenever the camera falls on them. In particular, the incomparable Bette Midler is outstanding as the eldest witch (she steals the show with the aforementioned rendition of "I'll Put a Spell on You"), although Sara Jessica Parker (of Sex and the City fame) is also fabulous as the child-tempting youngest sister- I really didn't have to suspend much belief when her creepy "Come Little Children" siren song lured the entire youngest generation of Salem from its beds!
I babysit for a great many children and have yet to come across one whom this film is unable to charm.
So, if you're looking for a fun Halloween (or indeed, any time of year) movie that the whole family will enjoy, you can't go far wrong with this one

And it stars BETTE MIDLER... as a WITCH!
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY..., 13 Feb 2003
By Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hocus Pocus (1993) (Disney) [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker,and Kathy Najimy play witches called the Sanderson sisters. They give three, very funny, over the top performances in this over looked comedy.

Three centuries ago in colonial America, the Sanderson sisters practiced witchcraft, much to the consternation of their neighbors who apparently gave them wide berth. Unfortunately, growing old and haggard, they needed to rejuvenate themselves by inhaling the life force of a child. So, they lured Emily Binx, a neighboring child, into their cottage. She is followed by her brother, Zachery, who tries to save her, but is unable to do so before he is discovered and turned into a black cat for all eternity. The three witches breathe in Emily's life force, with dire consequences for Emily, but the witches themselves turn more youthful thanks to Emily's life force. The townsfolk convene upon the cottage and capture the witches, whom they arrange to hang, but not before the witches cast a spell that is to have future ramifications.

Cut to present day America. It is Halloween. Two teens and one of the teen's little sister break into the witches cottage, which is still standing as a sort of historical museum. One of the teens does something that brings the witches back, and all hell breaks loose. Just sit back and let the laughs begin. What happens is quite funny, as the witches are hilarious. This is entertainment, pure and simple. What you see, is what you get.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Had a spell on me since I was 9 years old.
Ah Hocus Pocus. To get a bit of context when I first saw this movie - I was 9 years old and it was the week just before Halloween of that year. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr President

5.0 out of 5 stars It will put a spell on you
I was first introduced to this film as a child and have recently rediscovered it at age 23. I still love it. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Rebecca Roberts

5.0 out of 5 stars Hocus Pocus
its the most awesome halloween movie ive seen
n the songs throughout are really catchy
there should be a soundtrack for the film
lol
Published 18 months ago by xxlittlewolfxx

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Halloween!
If your one of those people who wants to watch a film on Halloween but dosn't want it to be too scary? This is a great film for the whole family. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Rach C

4.0 out of 5 stars Pure entertainment
This is a great childrens movie and I have watched it every halloween that I can remember, I am 14 and am probably too old for this film, but the mere fact that i've watched it... Read more
Published 20 months ago by I AM ME

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Halloween Film
I'm completely aware that this is a kids' film and everything, but this is a film I've liked since my childhood, and even now at the age of 19, I enjoy watching this classic film... Read more
Published 21 months ago by David P.

3.0 out of 5 stars Cut version - not the same as the VHS release
The film itself deserves five stars, fantastic story, fantastic acting, great special effects and starring the imitable Bette Midler. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr. M. J. Smith

4.0 out of 5 stars In 5 words? Quirky, Spooky, Family, Bette Midler!
I watched this film alot when I was younger, now I'm 20 and I watched it again on TV yesterday. Suprisingly enough I still enjoyed it. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. James Peter George Sheppard

1.0 out of 5 stars Painfully boring!
This was one of the worst films EVR made for children! This movie is a tale about three witches who like to kill children - yea, so obviously children are going to love this... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Elizabeth Raymond

5.0 out of 5 stars well...well...well another good film
Personaly i don't usually enjoy films rated lower than 12 but this is an exception. I mean what a classic! Winnie, you rock my socks! Read more
Published on 19 May 2007 by The Beast

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