The Witches are Back: A Review of Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) It took 29 years, but the Black Flame Candle has finally been lit once again. , the long-awaited sequel to the 1993 cult classic, premiered on Disney+ in late 2022, bringing the Sanderson sisters back to modern-day Salem. Whether you're watching the high-quality 1080p WEB-DL version or streaming it with DDP5.1 Atmos audio, the return of Winnie, Mary, and Sarah is a nostalgic trip with a modern twist. The Plot: A New Generation of Magic
The story follows three high school students—Becca, Izzy, and Cassie—who accidentally resurrect the Sanderson sisters on Halloween night. While the witches are still hunting for eternal youth (and getting distracted by the skincare aisle at Walgreens), the sequel dives deeper into their origins, showing a young Winifred in 17th-century Salem receiving her spellbook from a mysterious "Mother Witch". The Cast: Returning Legends and New Faces
The true magic of the film lies in the chemistry of the original trio: as Winifred "Winnie" Sanderson Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah Sanderson Kathy Najimy as Mary Sanderson
Critics and fans have been somewhat divided on the sequel's impact: My full review of Hocus Pocus 2 – @thenightling on Tumblr
They are joined by standout newcomers like (Gilbert) and Hannah Waddingham (The Mother Witch), while Doug Jones reprises his beloved role as the zombie Billy Butcherson. Review: Nostalgia vs. New Ground
The Witches are Back: A Review of Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) It took 29 years, but the Black Flame Candle has finally been lit once again. , the long-awaited sequel to the 1993 cult classic, premiered on Disney+ in late 2022, bringing the Sanderson sisters back to modern-day Salem. Whether you're watching the high-quality 1080p WEB-DL version or streaming it with DDP5.1 Atmos audio, the return of Winnie, Mary, and Sarah is a nostalgic trip with a modern twist. The Plot: A New Generation of Magic
The story follows three high school students—Becca, Izzy, and Cassie—who accidentally resurrect the Sanderson sisters on Halloween night. While the witches are still hunting for eternal youth (and getting distracted by the skincare aisle at Walgreens), the sequel dives deeper into their origins, showing a young Winifred in 17th-century Salem receiving her spellbook from a mysterious "Mother Witch". The Cast: Returning Legends and New Faces
The true magic of the film lies in the chemistry of the original trio: as Winifred "Winnie" Sanderson Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah Sanderson Kathy Najimy as Mary Sanderson
Critics and fans have been somewhat divided on the sequel's impact: My full review of Hocus Pocus 2 – @thenightling on Tumblr
They are joined by standout newcomers like (Gilbert) and Hannah Waddingham (The Mother Witch), while Doug Jones reprises his beloved role as the zombie Billy Butcherson. Review: Nostalgia vs. New Ground