The witches are back in ‘Hocus Pocus’!
The Sanderson sisters are back! Winifred, Sarah, and Mary return to Salem, Massachusetts, for revenge.
“Hocus Pocus 2” is now streaming on Disney+ this spooky season, the sequel to the 1993 “Hocus Pocus” classic with new characters and a comedic plot.
This movie begins with the younger Sanderson sisters celebrating Winifred’s 16th birthday. The younger versions of themselves are hilarious! Of course, the town of Salem is not too fond of them, especially the Reverend. The sisters are not wanted in town and go to the forbidden woods, which only witches dare to enter. They have an encounter with a witch that gifts the sisters a spell book. There, the sisters see the beauty of magic and powers.Without too many spoilers, the Sanderson sisters are big on revenge at an early age.
It seems a lot of movies now are based on the “high school experience.” However, I do not know if they are portrayed accurately. I laugh when teenagers in movies have a more interesting and fun experience than I did.
The movie is set in Salem, but it is now the present day. There is a new witch trio – Becca, Izzy, and Cassie! I love how their friendship unfolds throughout the movie. Becca’s birthday and the presence of Halloween gives these girls much to celebrate in Salem.
We then meet Gilbert the Great – proud owner of Olde Salem Magic Shoppe. He is one of my favorite characters, playing a big part in saving the new witch trio from the disaster that occurs, beginning with gifting Becca a candle and angelica leaves. Becca has a birthday ritual that takes place in the forbidden woods. Let’s just say lighting the candle returned power to the Sanderson sisters. They have made their return – and with a musical debut, nonetheless! I was not expecting musical appearances, but I hope viewers enjoy them as I did.
The Sanderson sisters make it to the present day, where they are amazed by Walgreens and skincare products – though what they really desire is revenge, even if generations have passed.
I felt worried watching the movie once Becca and Izzy are thrown down the dungeon in Gilbert’s magic shop and cannot not find a way out. At that point, I was hooked and wanted to join them and not have the Sanderson sisters on the loose.
The ending is full of craziness and heartwarming moments too, surprisingly. The Sanderson sisters are not just full of revenge and evil, it seems… I will let the viewers decide that.
Coming from someone that has never watched the original Hocus Pocus, this sequel quickly became a favorite add to my fall watchlist! I recommend this movie for a family night or just a fun watch from the Disney originals catalogue.
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