The kids are back in school. Summer is winding down. Halloween decorations are popping up in stores. Sounds like the perfect time for Disney to release a Blu-ray of its Halloween cult classic, HOCUS POCUS. It has been 25 years since Disney originally released HOCUS POCUS in theaters. Releasing the movie in July of 1993 wasn’t the greatest idea for a Halloween movie so it was a bit of a flop in theaters at the time. Over the years, however, with VHS, DVD, television, and now Blu-ray, HOCUS POCUS has become a holiday classic for every generation in your family. The movie stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as the wicked Sanderson sisters who return to life in Salem after being away for 300 years. Yes, the flying scenes and magic spells are pretty cheesy compared to the high tech computer animation of today, but it is still great fun! It is also a bit edgy for a Disney family movie with references to virgins and hell. Some of the jokes are certainly for the grown-ups in the room. The silly action is for the kids. HOCUS POCUS: Anniversary Edition comes with an amazing bonus feature. You can watch a pop-up edition of the movie in HOCUS POCUS: Trivia and Treats Edition. Here you can watch the entire movie and learn about the film through cast and crew interviews, trivia, storyboards and concept art, and behind-the-scene secrets. I am always a huge fan of that! The three Sanderson sisters have become pop culture icons as they can be found on tshirts, phone cases and even home decor. I have also seen them at various Comic Cons that I have attended over the years. I think that solidifies their status at Disney villains. Disney HOCUS POCUS:Anniversary Edition is the perfect movie to kick off the Halloween season with your family. You may just think differently about any black cats you see in the neighborhood on Halloween night!
