Hocus Pocus 2

Hocus Pocus 2

29 years since the Black Flame Candle was last lit, the 17th-century Sanderson sisters are resurrected, and they are looking for revenge. Now it's up to three high school students to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow's Eve.

  • Released: 2022-11-18
  • Runtime: 120 minutes
  • Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
  • Stars: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Whitney Peak, Lilia Buckingham, Froy Gutierrez, Tony Hale, Hannah Waddingham, Sam Richardson, Belissa Escobedo, Doug Jones, Juju Journey Brener, Taylor Henderson, Nina Kitchen, David Torres Jr., Ginger Minj, Kornbread Jeté, Kahmora Hall, Skyla Sousa, Aiden Torres, Emma Kaufman, Ryan Rosenthal, Amanda Shepherd
  • Director: Anne Fletcher
 Comments
  • andyajoflaherty - 30 October 2023
    Good for kids... maybe not for adults
    Hocus Pocus 2 is a family friendly tale about the Sanderson sisters - witches that were banished in the 90's... that through a black flame candle being lit during halloween find themselves being resurrected and cause havoc on the small town of Salem.

    I have never seen the original film, and as far as kids films go this was passable. The performances from the 3 witches were pretty good and it was fairly entertaining, despite its cliche plot. My daughter loved this film, but for me it felt a bit 'straight to video', if you know what I mean? It's perfectly watchable, and I guess serves its purpose...but for me it was fairly forgettable...
  • fabiomuca - 6 October 2023
    10/10 for the sake of the Sanderson Sisters
    Hocus Pocus 2 delivers a spellbinding experience that brings us back to the iconic Sanderson sisters from 1993. The cast was alright, but it's undeniable that the true stars were the three witches. The concept of the movie didn't quite hit the mark for me, but I was absolutely thrilled to see Winifred, Sarah, and Mary return to the screen.

    What truly makes this film special is the sisterly love that the Sanderson sisters share. Their bond is their most important asset, and it's beautifully portrayed throughout the movie. I was brought to tears during the emotional scene where Sarah and Mary disappeared, and Winifred begged them not to go. The depth of their connection is truly touching.

    Additionally, the moment when Book shed a tear and Billy could finally rest was incredibly heartwarming. These moments added a layer of emotion that made the film more meaningful.

    However, I must admit that I wasn't a fan of the new actors in the cast. They could never replace the originals, and it was the Sanderson sisters who were the true highlight. Despite this, I'm giving Hocus Pocus 2 a 10/10 rating because of the sheer magic that Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy brought to their roles. They are the essence of Halloween, and it was wonderful to see them play their iconic characters one last time.

    This film serves as a fantastic farewell to the Sanderson sisters, and it reaffirms Hocus Pocus as the best Halloween movie of all time. I love these sisters dearly, and they will forever remain a timeless Halloween tradition.