Disney PlusHocus Pocus (1993)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.6
Overview
300 years have passed since the Sanderson sisters were executed for practicing dark witchcraft. Returning to life thanks to a combination of a spell spoken before their demise and the accidental actions of Max, the new-k...
Starring Cast
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Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
300 years have passed since the Sanderson sisters were executed for practicing dark witchcraft. Returning to life thanks to a combination of a spell spoken before their demise and the accidental actions of Max, the new-k...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusPrime VideoApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Right
Primary
The film's central conflict revolves around apolitical supernatural fantasy elements and universal themes of good versus evil, courage, and family protection, rather than promoting specific progressive or conservative ideologies.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast with no explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, and DEI themes are not central or explicitly addressed within the storyline.
Secondary
Hocus Pocus does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a Halloween adventure involving three witch sisters and a group of children, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences. Therefore, the film has no net impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Hocus Pocus (1993) is an original film. All its main characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record to establish a different gender for any character. Therefore, no gender swaps occurred.
Hocus Pocus (1993) is an original film, meaning all its characters were created for this specific movie. There was no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which a character's race could be canonically established and then subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.9
7.0
Critic Ratings
4.1
4.3
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