Hocus Pocus 2

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In 1653 Salem, a fiery 16-year-old Winifred Sanderson (Taylor Paige Henderson) stomps through town, striking fear into the hearts of its citizens. Her sisters Sarah (Juju Journey Brener) and Mary (Nina Kitchen) welcome her back to their abode, where Winnie vents about being forced to marry John Pritchett (Thomas Fitzgerald). The siblings gift her a token - a spider - just as they're visited by a furious mob led by Reverend Traske (Tony Hale). Refusing John's proposal once again, Winnie professes her love for Billy Butcherson (Austin J. Ryan), prompting Traske to banish the Sandersons from Salem. As the townspeople cower in fear, a loose spider provides Winnie an opportunity to rescue her sisters. The trio flees into the woods, where they encounter Mother Witch (Hannah Waddingham) singing a haunting melody that beckons children to her lair.

Despite initially planning to devour the sisters, Mother Witch is surprised by Winnie's latent magical abilities and instead gifts her with her spellbook, cautioning her against using Magicae Maxima, which would grant her ultimate power. Mother Witch also shares a dark secret: absorbing the essence of children preserves their youth and beauty. The Sandersons then return to town, utilizing their newfound spells to exact revenge on Traske's residence by setting it ablaze.

Fast-forward to present-day Salem, where 16-year-old Becca (Whitney Peak) marks her birthday by joining her friends Izzy (Belissa Escobedo) and Cassie (Lilia Buckingham). However, Cassie ditches the group to spend time with her jock boyfriend Mike (Froy Gutierrez), leaving Izzy to commiserate with Becca about their friend's growing disinterest. The girls plan a Halloween sleepover featuring scary movies and a witchy ritual. During class, Mike inadvertently reveals that Cassie is hosting a Halloween party at her house, prompting Becca to cast a "spell" on him in retaliation for his knowledge of her affinity for the occult. This minor dispute leads to an altercation with Cassie at the principal's office, where Becca expresses frustration about being mocked for her birthday ritual.

As Becca and Izzy stroll through the post-school hours, a jarring juxtaposition greets them in the form of a billboard featuring Cassie's family, with Jefry Traske (Tony Hale), her father, making a bid for mayoral re-election. This revelation is nothing short of astonishing, especially when one considers the storied lineage of Reverend Traske's descendants. The duo's attention, however, soon shifts to a mystical shop that has taken up residence in what was once the Sandersons' humble abode. Gilbert (Sam Richardson), the enigmatic proprietor, regales incoming visitors with the macabre tale of the Sandersons, whose nefarious deeds culminated in their untimely demise at the hands of the gallows. As it so happens, this dark history was rekindled in 1993 when a chaste individual unwittingly lit the Black Flame Candle, ushering forth the resurrection of the Sanderson sisters.

As night begins to fall, Becca and Izzy venture into the woods, their intentions clear: they aim to conduct a ritual under the watchful gaze of the ascending moon. The atmosphere is charged with an air of anticipation as Becca produces a photograph of the trio, ensuring Cassie's presence is felt despite her physical absence. With the flickering flame of the candle serving as a catalyst, the girls utter an incantation that awakens the Black Flame, its infernal glow illuminating the darkness. The ground begins to tremble and crack open, giving rise to the unholy resurrection of the Sanderson sisters (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy). The trio's triumphant return is heralded by a chorus of "The Witches are Back," their malevolent glee palpable as they revel in their reanimation.

Becca and Izzy attempt to make a hasty retreat, but the sisters' all-seeing eyes soon fix upon them. Undeterred, the girls concoct an audacious plan, feigning their status as 40-year-old witches who appear to be mere teenagers. The Sandersons, convinced by this ruse, eagerly follow the duo, only to find themselves led on a merry chase through the streets of Salem. Their next stop is a Walgreens, where they indulge in an array of creams and lotions, mistaking them for potent elixirs. Unbeknownst to the sisters, they have been outsmarted by Becca and Izzy, who now find themselves face-to-face with a group of younger doppelgangers clad in identical attire. The request for a selfie serves as the catalyst for the Sandersons' epiphany: they have once again fallen prey to the cunning of teenagers.

As the sisters' ire is piqued, Becca and Izzy resort to a last-ditch effort, surrounding themselves with salt to ward off the Sandersons' dark magic. The girls flee as the sisters regroup, employing their brooms (or, in Mary's case, her trusty Roomba) to give chase.

As Becca and Izzy hastily retreat back to Gilbert's presence, they're met with an admission that should have come sooner: he was privy to the candle's secret and the spellbook's awakening since the Sandersons' resurrection. With the mystical tome now aglow, Gilbert reveals his knowledge, only to be swiftly overwhelmed by the sisters' return. In a move both calculated and cruel, they imprison Becca and Izzy in their subterranean lair, conjuring an illusion that renders the stairs invisible, effectively sealing off any potential escape routes.

As Winnie Sanderson begins to unravel her plans for the Magicae Maxima spell, Gilbert finds himself entwined in a desperate quest to gather the necessary ingredients. The first and most crucial component? Mayor Traske's blood. With his life hanging precariously in the balance, Gilbert is forced to comply with Winnie's demands, compelled by the threat of mortal consequences.

Meanwhile, Becca and Izzy attempt to warn Cassie of the impending danger, but their phone connections falter, leaving them no choice but to devise an alternative plan. It's then that Izzy recalls the Angelica leaves, exploiting their mystical properties to restore the stairs, thereby facilitating their escape from captivity.

Their resolve now hardened, the sisters set their sights on acquiring the spellbook, only to find it shrouded in a protective barrier, rendering their touch impossible. Undeterred, they resolve to personally deliver the warning to Cassie's doorstep.

Gilbert, meanwhile, finds himself bound for Billy's grave (Doug Jones), where he must confront the truth about Winnie's former lover. Though Billy's reputation as her paramour was well-documented, Gilbert discovers that their relationship was nothing more than a fleeting kiss, prompting him to promise that the truth will be revealed once the stakes are no longer dire.

As the Sandersons converge on the Halloween carnival, they're drawn into the festivities, where they encounter Mayor Traske and become captivated by the revelry. Becca seizes the opportunity to alert Cassie about her father's impending doom, prompting him to hasten home and exact punishment upon his daughter. The Sandersons, meanwhile, are invited to participate in a costume contest, only to be outdone by a troupe of drag queens.

In a final, desperate bid for attention, Winnie takes the mic, leading her sisters in a bewitching performance of "One Way or Another." However, their charms prove fleeting, as the audience succumbs to an impromptu dance party that spills into the streets.

As Gilbert (Gilbert) and Billy spend a leisurely afternoon at the carnival, Billy's genuine joy is palpable. However, upon their return to the cottage, Gilbert's attempts to reverse the hourglass's sand flow are met with failure, inadvertently revealing his pact with the enigmatic Sandersons. This realization sends Billy on an abrupt departure, with Gilbert apologetically yet resolutely seizing Billy's head.

Meanwhile, Becca and Izzy arrive at Cassie's abode, only to be intercepted by the Sandersons, facilitated by Mike (Mike). The ensuing confrontation yields a candid airing of grievances, during which Mike comes to a humbling realization about his treatment of Cassie's friends. Traske's return home finds him face-to-face with the Sandersons, who also discover that Cassie is a descendant of the reverent Reverend. As the Sandersons attempt to harness their mystical powers against the girls, Becca surprisingly unleashes a small yet potent display of magic in defense.

The girls cleverly trap the sisters within a protective salt circle and make a daring escape, but Mary cleverly employs the Roombas to dispel the salt's barrier, allowing her sisters to pursue. The Sandersons seize Cassie and track Gilbert to the Forbidden Wood, where he is gathered with the remaining ingredients. Becca and Izzy converge on the scene, drawn by Becca's radiant hands, which indicate her nascent witchcraft abilities.

As the Sandersons initiate their mystical ritual, Becca and Izzy frantically warn Winnie of the Magicae Maxima's devastating consequences: the loss of what she holds most dear. Alas, they are ignored, and the spell is complete. However, a shocking revelation emerges: Winnie values her sisters above all else, as Sarah and Mary begin to vanish into thin air. Stricken with remorse, Winnie implores her sisters to reverse the spell, but they are powerless to do so.

In a poignant turn of events, Becca, Izzy, and Cassie join forces to conjure a reunion spell, which – although it fails to bring back Sarah and Mary – sets Winnie on a path towards reuniting with her vanished siblings. As she laughs and cries out in joyful sorrow, "Sistaaaaaahs!", Winnie vanishes as well.

Gilbert tenderly replaces Billy's head upon his body, and he begins his solemn crossing over, with Gilbert honorably fulfilling his promise to share Billy's tale. The girls decide to bestow Book with a new home, and Cassie reunites with her friends as they resolve to continue their witchcraft practices. Hand in hand, the trio strolls together, swaying in unison like the Sandersons. Above them, a bird resembling Mother Witch soars overhead, casting an air of mystery and wonder.

As the cinematic curtain closes on this spellbinding tale, the eerie silence is suddenly shattered by a most unexpected visitor - none other than Gilbert's (played by ??) enigmatic feline companion, Cobweb. With an air of nonchalance, Cobweb struts by, its very presence hinting at the possibility that the Sandersons' malevolent machinations may not be extinguished just yet. The camera lingers on a nondescript box, innocently situated in the corner of the frame, yet radiating an aura of foreboding intent. A Black Flame Candle, eerily reminiscent of the previous incantations, seems to slumber within, its very essence pulsing with dark energy. As the darkness begins to seep into every fiber of the atmosphere, one can't help but wonder if this is merely a harbinger of things to come - an ominous warning that the Sandersons' sinister plans may be far from over.