For many fans, the new Hocus Pocus film doesn’t hit like the original. Some blame the lack of camp, while others feel it’s missing real connections to the original movie. Well, we’ve learned that Hocus Pocus 2 did have plans to include a legacy character; sadly, it never happened. In a new interview with The […]
Hocus Pocus: A Masterclass in Camp
EJ Moreno revisits the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus – a masterclass in camp… To celebrate the Hocus Pocus sequel currently on Disney+, I wanted to take a look at the Disney Halloween classic. While it’s hard to call a film from 1993 that now sits around 38% on Rotten Tomatoes a “classic,” there’s something to […]
Movie Review – Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)
Hocus Pocus 2, 2022. Directed by Anne Fletcher. Starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Whitney Peak, Lilia Buckingham, Belissa Escobedo, Froy Gutierrez, Doug Jones, Tony Hale, Sam Richardson, Hannah Waddingham, Juju Journey Brener, Taylor Henderson, Nina Kitchen, Thomas Fitzgerald, Brett Cramp, Austin J. Ryan, and Michael Tow. SYNOPSIS: Three young women accidentally bring […]
Hocus Pocus 2 featurette offers ten reasons to watch the sequel
With a little over a week to go it arrives on Disney+, a new promo for Hocus Pocus 2 has been released and sees stars Bette Midler (Winifred), Kathy Najimy (Mary), and Sarah Jessica Parker (Sarah) conjuring ten reasons to watch the eagerly-anticipated sequel; check it out below along with a new poster of the […]
The Sanderson Sisters return on Disney’s Hocus Pocus 2 poster
With just a month to go until Hocus Pocus 2 arrives on Disney+, a new poster has been released for the hotly-anticipated sequel featuring the delightfully wicked Sanderson sisters Winifred (Bette Midler), Mary (Kathy Najimy), and Sarah (Sarah Jessica Parker); take a look here… SEE ALSO: Watch the trailer for Hocus Pocus 2 It’s been […]
Hocus Pocus 2 receives official release date
Disney has announced that Hocus Pocus 2, “the spooky sequel to the 1993 Halloween classic,” will arrive on the Disney+ streaming service on September 30th, 2022. Hocus Pocus 2, which is directed by Anne Fletcher (The Proposal), will see Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy all returning as the Sanderson Sisters alongside a returning Doug […]
Thora Birch is not returning for Hocus Pocus 2
While Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy are returning as the Sanderson Sisters in the Disney+ sequel Hocus Pocus 2, one of its original stars will not be returning. Entertainment Weekly reported Thora Birch, who played the young Dani Dennison, will not appear due to scheduling conflicts. Birch was asked to star in Hocus Pocus […]
The Sanderson Sisters return in Hocus Pocus 2 first look image
As Disney+ Day begins, the streamer has released the first image of the hotly-anticipated Hocus Pocus 2 with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy back in costume as the wicked Sanderson Sisters. Check out the image here… Directed by Anne Fletcher (The Proposal), the Disney+ movie will see the original Sanderson sisters back […]
Disney officially announces Hocus Pocus 2 cast and start of production
The Sanderson sisters are returning in 2022, and Disney has today officially announced the start of production on Hocus Pocus 2, the sequel to the Halloween cult classic, which will see Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy reprising their role as the delightfully wicked trio of witches. Directed by Anne Fletcher (The Proposal), […]
10 Kid-Friendly Horror Films for Halloween
EJ Moreno discusses his top picks for kid-friendly Halloween horror movies… Halloween is a significant time when everyone dives into the world of horror. For many children, this is their first introduction into the genre, either scarring them for life or making them lifelong fans. Use this list as a guide to find the perfect fit […]