CINEkids International Children's Film Series, Doug Jones: Of Monsters and Men, Jorgensen Guest Filmmaker Series
It's a night full of zany fun and comic chaos once the tricky 300-year-old Sanderson witches set out to cast a spell on the town of Salem and reclaim their youth!
You're in for a devil of a time when three outlandishly wild witches—the Sanderson Sisters portrayed by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy—return from 17th-century Salem after they're accidentally conjured up by some unsuspecting pranksters. The 300-year-old trio set out to terrorize the town, but first they must get their act together and outwit three kids and a talking cat! Co-starring Doug Jones, who transforms into the good-natured zombie ex-boyfriend of Winifred Sanderson, William "Billy" Butcherson. [96 min; comedy, fantasy; English]
"As a freeze frame of early '90s seasonal viewing, there's the kid inside that is reminded of the joy of Halloween, and of spooky legends. And it holds a fondness for its kooky, campy vibe." — Kristy Strouse, Wonderfully Weird and Horrifying
"Hocus Pocus remains a delightful family comedy, spooky but never scary as it romps its merry way through the graveyard." — Jeff Shannon, The Seattle Times
"It continues to grow new fandom with each Halloween, partly because its family-friendly witches are timeless characters, and it's instantly quotable given the over-the-top performances by Midler, Najimy, and Parker." — Paul McGuire Grimes, KSTP-TV (St. Paul, MN)
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