Hocus Pocus 2

[CrackingOwlSanctuary]

I think the only 'woke' angle you could possibly infer compared to the original is the toning down of the evil sisters in this version. The combination of the lighting in the pharmacy scene and the digital filming now vs 35mm film stock then is really jarring for making things look cheap but I am a film snob that way I suppose. The Sisters definitely weren't as much of a threat this time around, I will rewatch the original to confirm but there is more urgency in the original because the kids have to outwit them to escape constantly and Thackary Binx works well speeding up some scenes by quickly explaining things. In the original the kids are constantly on the run but in the new one the dynamic is less urgent. Ultimately it's aimed at kids and if they enjoy it, mission accomplished but I'm not sure I'll bither rewatching this one, whereas I always watch the original around this time of year!

 

[Luce0331]

Thought it was just okay, won’t rewatch again and again like the first one.
The young girls were terrible actors and it seemed like a cheap tv film during their parts
SJP must smoke like a chimney the difference in her voice is shocking!

 

[Vee6]

Just watched it for the second time. Where is the bit in the credits with the cat that everyone’s talking about?

 

[The Devils Arse]

Just watched it for the second time. Where is the bit in the credits with the cat that everyone’s talking about?

Right at the end of the credits!

 

[Vee6]

Thanks! Seen it now

 

[Luce0331]

 

[HockyRorror]

Hmm.

i mean, I don’t know…

What I do know is that it had been at least 16 years ago that Bette Midler suggested a sequel and I feel it eventually came far, far too late, along with this proposed one

 

[HoneyBee29]

I don’t even want a 3rd one. I haven’t rewatched the 2nd one, watched it when it came out and that was it.

 

[CrackingOwlSanctuary]

Unfortunately the Disney model now seems to be focused on churning out as many quick and easy sequels/spin offs from their existing IPs regardless of quality, as long as it has brand name recognition it gets traction on social media.

 

[themuffinwoman]

Eeee I absolutely love autumn and the run up to Halloween, excited to rewatch (the first one and tbh even the second one I don’t mind).

 

[Kim Mild]

I haven't seen the 2nd film yet , but I think they should have made a prequel about what the sisters got up to in the 17th century prior to their youth spell , before they were executed.