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The series is held in high regard by original DCOM fans and is often paired for movie marathoning with Hocus Pocus. The series has a low scare factor, but the atmosphere and the wonder of magic and Halloween keep drawing viewers back year after year. The film's whimsical nature in bringing to life a world wholly dedicated to the holiday resonated with viewers, young audiences anxiously awaiting its return to the airing schedule each fall. Various outlets have conflicting reports on the casting change, but Brown's exit nonetheless saddened viewers. Disney would cast Sara Paxton as Marnie in the final film Return to Halloweentown. Brown would star as Marnie for Halloweentown, Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge, and Halloweentown High. Brown, Sara Paxton) as she discovers her abilities and heritage as a witch, all while saving the town she loves so much, Halloweentown. The four-movie franchise follows Marnie Piper ( Kimberly J.
Saving the best for last, Halloweentown has earned iconic stature as a Halloween season is incomplete without streaming one or all of these films. Any combination of these films would air in the prime-time Disney Channel time slot on any given weeknight or weekend from late September until Halloween. It's never too early to start the spooky season with a hefty dose of nostalgia and corny scares. These films were released in the late '90s to early 2000s. While audiences wait out the summer for the fall premiere, there are several other Disney Channel Original Movies for the Halloween season that now go hand-in-hand with Hocus Pocus. RELATED: 7 Movies Like 'Nightbooks' to Watch Next For More Witchy Fantasy Stories With the sequel arriving exclusively for streaming on Disney+ on September 30, fans are eagerly awaiting to see if this sequel will proudly carry on the original film's legacy or will it have dug itself a grave too deep for the witches to dig themselves out of. It's become a cultural phenomenon that rears its head as early as possible following the summer months. The Sanderson Sisters have been spellbinding since the film's release in 1993, making the film a classic no one saw coming. And forgetting all the hocus pocus and sleight of hand, it’s simple entertainment wrapped up in wonderful glitz and glamour.A staple in Halloween tradition is Disney's Hocus Pocus. The climax however, always a tricky thing to pull off in these kind of films, is surprisingly satisfying if not somewhat abrupt, with enough turns to keep you interested but enough room for smug plot-twist prediction.īut it’s just a movie. The second act reverses the trend, with strong character moments, juxtaposed against a story that seems to unravel somewhat. Initially, the first act of Focus wades through character cliches and tediously generic set-ups but as it gains momentum, the plot improves dramatically. But ultimately, there’s a shallowness to the film – in everything from the dialogue to the sometimes off-kilter scene framing. That’s not to say that the stars don’t shine bright – both Will Smith and Margot Robbie glimmer and watching them interact is a joy.
Unfortunately, while admirable in its intent to anchor the ‘thrilling’ world of (almost) inconsequential criminal activity, the melodrama doesn’t really work. The dastardly manipulation of personal expectations aside, Focus is for more drama than comedy or thriller, both of which genres lend themselves easily to this type of film. HOCUS POCUS is a film I remember seeing when it was first released. My Rating: 6/10 (Personal – 3/5, Production – 1.5, People – 1, Plot – 0.5)įlashy, fun, forgettable… Focus rides the wave of its stellar leads, without giving them enough slack to fully stretch their legs.įocus does offer plenty to enjoy in the moment but not much of an aftertaste (good or bad) once you’re finished. Hocus Pocus (1993) (out of 4) Three-hundred years after being hung, witches Winifred (Bette Midler), Sarah (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Mary (Kathy Najimy) return to Salem, MA to seek children so that they can get eternal life but its up to three kids and a talking cat to put their plan to rest.
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