Great Movie, good for older children but to scary for small children. Good for a halloween movie marathon. About 3 wicked witches and they are taking children's souls to make them younger. Max, Allison, and Dani try and stop them before the do anything. Awesome for older kids, tweens, and teens.
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Hocus Pocus
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11. -
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Common Sense says
Rollicking Halloween fun for tweens and up.
Themes in this movie include: dating/crushes, family relationships, friendship
updated 09.21.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Hocus Pocus
Parents need to know that this movie involves a plot to suck the life force out of children (and one little girl dies that way). A couple of high school bullies harass a male classmate in a graveyard, asking him for "smokes" and "hash" and finally stealing his shoes. There are mild sexual references, such as a high school boy hugging his pillow and murmuring, "Oh, Allison, you're so soft," as well as some frisky flirting from one of the witches. The main character is teased about being a virgin. The body of an "unfaithful lover" rises from the grave. Main features of the story are a book bound in human skin and a candle made from the fat of a hanged man. A tale is told about the Devil, and there are various gross-out moments. But it's important to note that all of the above is done in the playful, spooky spirit of Halloween.
Read our full review by Maria Llull
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about scary stories, and parents can share their memories of Halloween. What's your all-time favorite costume? How do you want to dress up this year?
- Depending on kids' age, they may be interested in learning about the Salem witch trials.
- If kids are at all spooked by the movie, families can talk about why. What scared you? Do you think it was meant to be scary?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Little kids are scared, but older kids are aware!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Movie full of halloween scares
This movie is a good halloween flick that scared me to death when I was a kid. this movie is perfect for a good halloween scare.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
entertaining
i think this movie is great. even though it is a little scary it is way worth watching. it is pretty funny too. dont worry about bad influence because it didnt phase me or my sister at all.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
entertaining
i think this movie is great. even though it is a little scary it is way worth watching. it is pretty funny too. dont worry about bad influence because it didnt phase me or my sister at all.
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great movie with good laughs!
I really enjoyed it.It was interesting to see Sarah Jessica Parker in that character. It was a little unrealistic but,it was a Halloween movie.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I would read a book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This movie is a little scary but very fun and appropreit for kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
a great movie
not all that scary a good film 4 kids love a must see
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
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