Hocus Pocus
Yes, it’s about a trio of Salem witches who hunger for children—but somehow, even though the dastardly hags do succeed in preying on a pair of young siblings in Hocus Pocus’ first few minutes, they’re still more goofy than scary, for the most part. Even the zombie is cute, and there’s a talking cat to boot. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy returned for a sequel in 2022, which you can also stream on Disney+, and there’s a third film on the way somehow—but the 1993 original is your best bet for timeless “new kid in town must defeat local witches after accidentally reviving them” October fun.
