After moving to Salem, Massachusetts, teenager Max Dennison explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani and their new friend, Allison. After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches who used to live in the house. Now, with the help of a magical cat, the kids must steal the witches' book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal.Hocus Pocus came out in 1993, a couple of months before I was born. We all know that the 90's and being a 90's kid was the best. Great movies, great shows, great music, and so much new tech coming up that has shaped the modern world. On its 25th anniversary, Hocus Pocus has stood the test of time as a classic Halloween movie that anybody at any age could fall in love with. With three ditsy witches, an adventuring trio, and a cat with infinite lives it's a standout for Disney classics.
It's been a few years since I've seen Hocus Pocus but as I plopped on a bed and watched this spooky and heartwarming tale my fellow movie watcher, named mom, couldn't help but point out some inconsistencies. I thought she was nitpicking until I found some too. So now comes the part in this post where I unnecessarily nitpick a children's movie on its inconsistencies and character's lack of problem solving skills. Also, some of my general thoughts on this classic. Enjoy this edited down version of a Hocus Pocus thread I made on twitter:
Spoilers ahead!
Binx, why did you stand there while three witches talked about putting a spell on you? Run boy!— Adriana (@BooksOnHerMind) October 26, 2018
“Kiss me, I’m Allison.” That is your brother, Dani!!!— Adriana (@BooksOnHerMind) October 26, 2018
So, the witches came through the front door just like that? Did they materialize out of thin air or something???— Adriana (@BooksOnHerMind) October 26, 2018
You really thought that an officer or your parents would believe you? #maxisdelusional— Adriana (@BooksOnHerMind) October 26, 2018
Those witches don’t look like they burned. They burned hundreds of years ago easily. Why not now?— Adriana (@BooksOnHerMind) October 26, 2018
Why aren’t any of these kids trick-or-treating with their parents? Not one of those parents watch Dateline. pic.twitter.com/fgLUfnQx1s— Adriana (@BooksOnHerMind) October 26, 2018
Dean and Sam would be APPALLED by the state of that salt circle.— Adriana (@BooksOnHerMind) October 26, 2018
Why didn’t you throw the salt in their face Allison??? Get with the program, girl.
Allison: will let a little girl be stolen in front of her and do nothing about it. pic.twitter.com/UzD1mKfEIb
Of course you decide to walk out of the magical salt circle Dani.— Adriana (@BooksOnHerMind) October 26, 2018
And here's one last tweet for fun.
Sarah Jessica Parker is the best in this. She doesn’t know where she is or what’s happening, but she is still having the time of her life. pic.twitter.com/9EA6SqPuPB— Adriana (@BooksOnHerMind) October 26, 2018
What's your favorite moment from Hocus Pocus? What moment has you questioning the characters/plot skills of Disney?
Hocus Pocus came out when I was a junior in high school, but weirdly, I've never watched it! I like Bette Midler, so I definitely should remedy this. Maybe this Halloween would be a good time?
ReplyDeleteYes! You should watch it. It's fantastic. I only really know Bette Midler in this lol.
DeleteThis movie is fun and makes me laugh but I love Practical Magic the movie more :)
ReplyDeleteI hardly remember that movie. I must watch it again! I think that is the one with Julia Roberts, right?
DeleteI haven't actually ever seen this! I feel like I'd probably be too picky to see it as an adult now. 😂I tend to critique movies WAY too much oops.😂I mean sometimes it's fun to watch and ignore the inconsistencies right?! But other times it's far too annoying!
ReplyDeleteYou might be, I kind f was too but it has such a special place in my heart. I'm good at not critiquing movies so much. My mom noticed some inconsistencies so then I did. Otherwise, if I like it, I like it if I don't, I don't.
DeleteOh gosh, the movie is full of weird plot holes and things that would probably never happen, but I still love it. It's just a fun one, and Sarah Jessica Parker really is one of the best parts!
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I just heard of a plot hole that might not be a plot hole. Why was Binx able to talk to the kids but not his parents? Maybe because they lit the candle or maybe the witches made it so that he could never talk to his parents.
DeleteAs a 90s kid myself I am ashamed to admit I have never watched Hocus Pocus :( Tho I need to!! Maybe I will watch it on Wednesday!! And 90s Disney movies are the absolute best!
ReplyDeleteI just heard another confession from another blogger about not watching Hocus Pocus. Yes, the 90s in general had such great media.
DeleteI remember watching this movie back in the 90s- but I haven't seen it in ages. I definitely want to check it out now that you have written about it. Love the tweets. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you (: - I love that it is almost the same age as me. I'm a 90s kid myself.
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