421 - Hocus Pocus (1993)

"It's just a bunch of hocus pocus." For Episode 421, Thomas and Brandon kick off Halloween season and CineNation's Witch series with a millennial classic: HOCUS POCUS. Listen as they discuss how the script was in development at Disney for almost a decade before it moved to production, which future Oscar winner auditioned for the movie, why the Walt Disney Company wanted to invest in more scary movies, what blockbuster superhero movie made them retool the entire film, how Bette Midler changed the trajectory of the film, why critics hated the movie upon release, why it has gained a following over time, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Talking Midnight Mass and Mike Flanagan (00:00:10) Intro of the Witches Genre (00:10:02) Intro to Hocus Pocus (00:16:06) How Hocus Pocus Got to Production (00:23:12) Favorite Scenes (00:41:49) On Set Life - (01:13:30) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:20:47) What Worked and What Didn't (01:31:01) Film Facts (01:37:00) Awards (01:39:55) Final Questions on the Movie (01:42:28) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:47:18) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast