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Hocus Pocus 2 Review, The story of three witch sisters
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The 1993 Disney movie "Hocus Pocus," released in 1993, tells the story of three witch sisters who were executed in Salem in 1693.
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They returned 300 years later to wreak havoc on Halloween. It's more than a movie classic. It's a cultural icon.
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It was moderately successful in its initial release.
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However, it quickly became a cultural phenomenon on cable and home video and has become an annual tradition for many families.
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It was loved by parents who used it to their delight in the '90s and passed it on to their children.
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With Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, Disney managed to strike the right balance between creepy and silly.
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Midler's Winifred, a hot-tempered Moe-like leader, was played by Parker, a curly-like named Sarah.
Najimy, Mary, was the Larry of the trio who was certain she was, was never able to make anything work but was determined.