Hocus Pocus brings together comedy and spookiness thanks to the Sanderson Sisters, but forgets its target audience from time to time.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Oct 25, 2024

It is an enjoyable watch and a decent bit of entertainment, although maybe it functions better as a small-screen discovery for its devoted fanbase.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 27, 2023

Hocus Pocus walks a fine line, where we get to enjoy witchy glee but also feel real emotions about their victims.

| Aug 21, 2023

The main premise opens the door to all manner of dark magic and supernatural shenanigans, yet few of them leave any impression at all.

| Original Score: 3/10 | Mar 31, 2023

This sloppily written, egregiously unfunny Halloween comedy about three Stooges-esque witches somehow became a beloved holiday tradition.

| Original Score: 1/5 | Oct 18, 2022

As a freeze frame of early 90s seasonal viewing, there's the kid inside that is reminded of the joy of Halloween, and of spooky legends. And it holds a fondness for its kooky, campy vibe.

| Oct 4, 2022

Yes, it's the old teens-warn-the-townfolk-but-no-one-believes-them trick. This time, it's not quite a treat.

| Sep 29, 2022

…a very lightweight film that, if you deem the themes appropriate, should work for kids with a bent towards Halloween fare…

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 7, 2022

I think that, even as a child, I would have wanted a clearer plot line, some moments of suspense woven into the hectic action, and a greater variety of pace.

| Apr 6, 2022

More "trick" than "treat."

| Original Score: 1.5/4 | Jan 24, 2021

Disney goes queer (and camp!) with Kenny Ortega's Hocus Pocus. thanks to the divine performances of its three leading ladies.

| Original Score: 5/5 | Dec 30, 2020

It continues to grow new fandom with each Halloween, partly because its family friendly, witches are timeless characters, and it's instantly quotable given the over-the-top performances by Midler, Najimy, and Parker.

| Nov 5, 2020

Not even the CGI effects held any awe.

| Original Score: C- | Oct 30, 2020

For its target audience of children and young teenagers, this Halloween blend of comedy, fantasy, and mild horror is wonderfully effective.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Oct 16, 2020

So... I love this movie

| Original Score: 10 | Aug 12, 2020

I f*cking love this movie!

| Original Score: 10 | Aug 12, 2020

...an appealingly old-school Disney comedy.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Nov 18, 2019

It's a veritable bagful of box office treats.

| Jul 16, 2019

It's ok but nothing special

| Original Score: C+ | May 16, 2019

Disney's Hocus Pocus, if frequently saccharine, at least has the power to engage the viewer.

| Mar 27, 2019