Get out your spell books and broomsticks because Hocus Pocus 2 is finally here sweeping viewers away to Salem for another bout with the Sanderson sisters. With a fresh group of characters an adorable new cat, and a guest appearance from a popular Ted Lasso star the movie has a little something for everyone. Whether you are an admirer of the original 1993 film or you are new to the franchise Hocus Pocus 2 is sure to deliver. The plot focuses on teenagers Becca Whitney Peak and Izzy Belissa Escobedo who are looking forward to having a low key Halloween. However their plans for the night go awry after their friend Gilbert Sam Richardson who has converted the Sanderson house into a kitschy magic shop, tricks them into lighting a black flame candle.
Twenty nine years after their first return Winifred Bette Midler Sarah Sarah Jessica Parker and Mary Kathy Najimy Sanderson are back to run amok once again. With the revived witches hell bent on taking over Salem once and for all Becca and Izzy must reunite with their estranged friend Cassie Lilia Buckingham to save the town from imminent doom. Although its geared toward children the film features plenty of nostalgia inducing moments for fans of the original as well as some fun pop culture references that bring the narrative into the modern era. In fact the movie featured a blink and you miss it reference to another iconic group of women that could give the Sanderson sisters a run for their money.
In order to ensure that they do not fade into oblivion come sunrise this time around Winifred decides to invoke Magica Maxima a spell that grants the caster ultimate power. Every good witch knows that an incantation would not work without the right ingredients so Winifred Sarah and Mary head out to find the most important piece of the puzzle a drop of blood from their enemy. Luckily for them the descendants of the reverend who initially drove them out of Salem centuries ago are still around so they head to Mayor Traskes Tony Hale house to secure their boon.
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