slo’s MONDAY 10/30 poll - Hocus Pocus

[slo]

This movie has really become a cult classic. I just watched it for the first time last year, since the 2nd movie came out last year, and I was curious about it since so many people it.
So I ask you….

Have you watched Hocus Pocus?
Have you watched Hocus Pocus 2?
What is your opinion of one or both?
(multiple choice)


For Me…..They are just ok (sorry Hocus Pocus lovers ). I watched the first movie again last weekend and I liked it a little more than last year. I have no desire to watch the 2nd one again. I don’t like gory Halloween movies, so Hocus Pocus is a fun Halloween movie for those that don’t want killing, gore and gruesome.

 

[Kitty 34]

I like the actresses but wasn't a fan of the movie.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Never see it no desire to watch it but to each their own

 

[bobbiwoz]

I think they are OK. We will watch 1 tonight and 2 tomorrow.

From the traveling Disney display:

 

[livih99]

I was born and raised in Salem, MA, so for us locals, the first one is very fun since you can recognize pretty much every place they go. The first house I lived in was about 2 blocks from Max's house and less than a 5 minute walk to Pioneer Village where the witch's house and all the 1600s stuff was filmed. I thought the second one was disappointing and they filmed it in Rhode Island so it didn't have the same fun of knowing where they are.

 

[DisneyHardin]

I went to the theater back in 1993 to see the original when I was in high school. I then didn't rewatch it until last year right before the new one came out. I had forgotten how good it was. We also really enjoyed the 2nd one.

 

[LoveSpringsteen]

I’ve seen snips of the first one on TV, but I’ve never watched the entire movie and have not seen Hocus Pocus 2 at all.

 

[Dan Murphy]

I've seen neither, probably won't.

 

[BrianL]

I've always liked the original, though I am not sure why it has recently blown up in popularity so much. I mean, that's great for Disney and all, but it was never all that popular previously. I did enjoy the sequel too, more than I thought I would considering it had been so long. I do like how they incorporate a lot of it into the parks now too, like the Sanderson Sisters show as the MNSSHP.

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

I've seen both, I thought they were great!

 

[Wood Nymph]

I really like the first film. I like the fact that so much of it was filmed in Salem. I haven't seen Hocus Pocus 2 yet and I don't really have any interest in seeing it.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

i honestly don’t understand how it became a cult classic. It was a flop when it came out. I saw it with friends and regretted it. It was heavily hyped but I don’t know anyone that saw it at that time that liked it…even friends and family with younger kids.

We actually watched it last night during ABCs airing. I do this now and then to see if something will finally click for me, but I still don’t get it. There wasn’t anything else good that was on, so no real regrets. We haven’t bothered with the second one for this reason.

 

[#1hoosierfan]

I absolutely love the first Hocus Pocus. I watch it a few times every October. I watched the second movie last year and am not a fan.

 

[Smugpugmug]

I've seen the first one on Disney Channel many times growing up but IMO it's in a similar boat as something like High School Musical where you enjoy it for nostalgia and not because it's actually a good film. It's fine but not amazing or anything.

Never saw the second one and 100% forgot that existed until just now.

 

[Meriweather]

I've seen them both. The first multiple times.
I like them both.

 

[Disneylover99]

I’ve seen the first movie once for the first time a year or two ago. It was just okay.
But I love the Hocus Pocus stage show at Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party! I’ve seen that multiple times.

 

[leebee]

I was born and raised in Salem, MA, so for us locals, the first one is very fun since you can recognize pretty much every place they go. The first house I lived in was about 2 blocks from Max's house and less than a 5 minute walk to Pioneer Village where the witch's house and all the 1600s stuff was filmed. I thought the second one was disappointing and they filmed it in Rhode Island so it didn't have the same fun of knowing where they are.

Hey, neighbor! I grew up in Peabody and the first thing I did when I moved out of my mom's home was to get an apartment in Salem, on Jefferson Ave! I went to Salem State part time and also worked at Major Magleashe's for 4 years!

Regarding Hocus Pocus: I've seen it once or maybe twice, it was fine, but I have no need to see it again, or any sequels. However, I am not a big Halloween fan, so that might come into play. Didn't even buy candy for tomorrow night; we are handing out cookies and rice krispie squares.

 

[MamaMermaid]

I saw both - I enjoyed both

 

[fly girl]

I have never watched the original or the remake. No interest.

 

[Moliphino]

I saw the first one numerous times as a kid and enjoyed it, but wasn't obsessed or anything. Haven't seen the sequel yet.