Hocus Pocus [25th Anniversary Edition] [SteelBook] [Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [Only @ Best Buy] [1993]

Any lover of Halloween needs this Hocus Pocus Steelbook in their collection. I highly recommend getting this as it includes the Blu-ray and a digital download. Every BestBuy I went to was sold out of this constantly and finally I got lucky and found it. Hocus Pocus is a classic and the steelbook just makes it an all around great purchase.

One of the best Steelbooks Best Buy has put out to date. The finish on it is smooth and not streaky like some cheap matte finishes. There's spot glossing on the staples and the metal bits on the edge. The embossing is well done. And if you're lucky enough to find it for $12.99, you're getting a great deal.

Love this movie could not fine it on blue ray anywhere but here. Glad you guys had it

This is a great movie for the whole family – particularly in the fall. There is something for everyone... musical numbers, comedy bits, some action and spook costumes (for the younger audience). The director spiced the movie up with musical numbers by Sarah Jessica Parker and Bette Midler. There are also bonafide stars like Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler, and a young Thora Birch (she was darling in this movie). Although a Halloween classic, this movie delivers the laughs all year long.

Great price BR +DVD, online order , store pick up . Fast

I am not going to review the plot details because if you are reading this you are probably familiar with this classic movie. If you love this movie this is the best version of this movie that has been released in regards to picture and audio quality. As a added bonus, this version also comes with a code for digital redemption and Disney movie reward points.

I hate to be one of those people, but I have to say it, regardless. I loved Hocus Pocus before it was cool. I remember renting the VHS back in 1993 from our local rental store, only knowing from the few TV spots and the cool featurette that aired on Disney back in the day (It's included on this edition, more in a bit), but other than that, I was going in blind. The film instantly garnered must-watch status after those 90 minutes, easily being a re-rental over the years that turned into a yearly viewing on the Disney Channel and later, ABC Family which is now Freeform. Oddly enough, we never thought to buy the VHS for ourselves, satisfied with the yearly viewing, but when I got older, I contemplated grabbing the now-not-so-good-looking non-anamorphic DVD but kept being disgusted by the lack of extras and the higher price tag every Halloween. Luckily at around 2012 or so, the Blu-ray was finally released, and it was time to buy..... 3 years later. My family was still satisfied with the ABC Family viewings and the DVD I found for a $1 at a pawn shop. But, when I saw it drop to $10 in 2015, I bought it without hesitation, but had some trouble finding a copy in-store but did score the copy and out the door the DVD went (That version has a DVD included and is anamorphic that finally fills up the HDTV). The disc looked pretty good, which has some nice colors and details and sounded just as well, but I figured a large fan base would warrant a special edition or a remaster. Still, I was so happy to grab a copy to watch anytime and have it look beyond the look of the DVD. 3 years later, and Disney decided to release a 25th anniversary edition. Luckily it came with (much wanted) extras but the same picture and audio quality (More in a few) but it also had some store exclusives, and this one caught my eye. But, let's talk about the disc itself. Colors look just as I remember, vivid in a couple of scenes, but retains it's natural color scheme throughout without compromise. Sharpness is decent throughout, grabbing some additional details on the costumes, faces, makeup effects and sets looking nice and benefitting from a HD upgrade, but wouldn't a 4K remaster AND a 4K Bluray be swell to the collectors? Anyways, the picture is fine and so is the sound quality. The 5.1 DTS-HD track sounds nice throughout, giving some moments of LFE activity, some good surround activity, especially when it comes to music, and dialogue sounds natural and audible. The first of two benefits of upgrading to this edition is the extras. There are extras this time around, starting with that 1993 featurette that I viewed when I was younger and has some decent BTS stuff, showing the various ways the flying was handled, actor interviews and a mention of some early CGI work on Binx the cat. The real meat is the We <3 Hocus Pocus Experience. It's basically a glorified P-in-P track, but it's loaded with extra goodies such as a trivia track, deleted scenes, interviews with cast and crew, and running commentary with cast and crew along with storyboards and more. It kind of stinks that the deleted scenes or storyboards are not separate beyond this track, but I'm happy they are included. I wish Disney went full-bore and had a retrospective with cast and crew, an audio commentary with the Sanderson Sister's and/or filmakers or a thorough BTS documentary, but what's included is welcome. The other reason to upgrade is this stellar Best Buy exclusive steelbook. Designed like the Book from the film, the case is lovingly designed to look accurate to the source, with a nice embossed look with textured lines on the outer case. The inner case houses the Blu-ray and digital code, but it also has one of the spells from the film. Nice touch. Unfortunately St first, it was hard to find, with me getting no help at first when it came out, but luckily the second time was the charm and it was pristine. I was almost forced to just buy the standard edition, or even pony up $90 for a copy (!!!!), but I am forever thankful to that awesome associate. In total, this is a must buy for fans and steelbook collectors alike, but please avoid scalpers, it's not worth $90.

I was a couple decades late to discovering this movie! But once I did I knew I had to add it to my collection! It is definitely a fun romp and should be a part of your Halloween themed movie library!