Blu-ray Review – Hocus Pocus

It's been surprising to watch "Hocus Pocus" develop a cult following
since its release in 1993, amassing a passionate group of fans raised on
VHS rentals and routine basic cable showings. It's a declaration of
love that certainly wasn't there during its initial theatrical run,
where the sharp minds at Disney released an exhaustively
Halloween-centric story in mid-July, and then seemed surprised when the
picture bombed. Any film that displays the ability to rise from the box
office ashes and sustain popularity for nearly two decades is a minor
cinematic miracle in my book, but I have to wonder, why has "Hocus
Pocus" bewitched a vocal minority? A bland, unfunny oddity with overly
manic execution and a few strange tonal detours, the feature desires to
be a colorful, politely spooky creation, only to elicit blank stares.
Perhaps I underestimate the power of its generational hold, yet
considering the potential of a broad Disney witch romp, "Hocus Pocus" is
an incredibly mediocre movie. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com