Hocus Pocus

    Hocus Pocus

    Ages 8-181993
    PG

    A Halloween comedy about three 17th-century Salem witches who are accidentally resurrected by a teenage boy on Halloween night in modern-day Massachusetts. The Sanderson sisters must steal the life force from children before sunrise or face permanent destruction, while the boy, his sister, and friends race to stop them. The film combines supernatural horror elements with family-friendly comedy and explores themes of sibling relationships, coming-of-age, and the power of belief and sacrifice for family.

    1993Released
    Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Family

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    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Frequent
    Family, Friendship & Community
    Moderate
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Minimal
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Minimal
    Social or Historical Topics
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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