Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy reuniting as the Sanderson Sister witches from the 1993 Halloween movie Hocus Pocus only took 29 years! Hocus Pocus 2 premiered on Disney+ on 30th September, and even though it almost feels more like a remake than a sequel, it should make up for lost time with its audience and do admirably good during this Halloween season.
The original movie was not a major critical or commercial success upon its release but has developed love over the years to be a true cult smash and Halloween favorite. We’ll just have to wait and see how the sequel performs on Disney+ Hotstar.
But first some flashback
The movie begins with a flashback when young Winifred, Mary, and Sarah shown as children in the 1600s were being exiled to the Forbidden Woods, chased by the Reverend Traske (Tony Hale), and ultimately put to death for engaging in witchcraft.
How did the witches resurrect in Hocus Pocus 2
29 years later a different female trio is crucial in bringing the witches back to life in Salem and on a fresh mission. Every birthday, Becca (Whitney Peak) travels to the same Forbidden Woods to make goals for the following year since she has always been captivated by the history of the Sanderson Sisters and witchcraft in general.
She receives the magical Black Flame Candle for her 16th birthday from the Olde Salem Magic Shoppe, a museum that used to be the Sandersons’ original residence. Izzy (Belissa Escobedo), her best friend, joins her as they head into the woods. The third friend in this group is Cassie (Lilia Buckingham). The trio lights the candle in the middle of the forest and poof! The witches are back!
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How is the ‘Book Of Spells’ crucial in the sequel of Hocus Pocus?
The key to everything is the highly sought-after Book of Spells, which among other qualities sports a living human eye on its cover. It is now crucial for Winifred (Midler), Sarah (Parker), and Mary (Najimy) to obtain the book of spells, as the story progresses.
How does Becca and gang face the witches?
In order to prevent bad things from happening, Becca and the gang enlist the amusing assistance of Winifred’s roughly 300 years old zombie boyfriend Billy Butcherson (another returnee Doug Jones), who is exhumed from his grave before having his head and body soon separated as he embarks on his own journey.
A flying hoverboard?
A particularly entertaining scene occurs at a Walgreens, when the Sandersons discover that there is only one broom accessible and must use other, more advanced tools to achieve flight. This clever story twist gives this reboot some contemporary flair and enables this trio to ascend.
Who are the supporting cast for Hocus Pocus 2?
Hale and Richardson are competent members of the supporting cast, but Jones once again steals every scene she is in. In a brief flashback, Hannah Waddingham appears as the Witch Mother, who introduces the girls to the Book of Spells and begins the narrative.
Since this is a true Disney enchantment, every production detail is flawless. Lynn Harris is the producer. Unexpectedly, there is no theatrical run; nonetheless, as a popular attraction, it ought to post the numbers for Disney Plus subscribers throughout October.
As you might anticipate from the director of such cutting entertainments as The Proposal, Anne Fletcher ensures that the film is lighthearted family fun throughout.
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