The Hocus Pocus Drinking Game
đ” âI put a spell on you, and now youâre mineâŠâ đ”
We, the team at The Film Rewind, cannot hear this song (any time of year) without thinking about Bette Midler and her delightful performance as Winifred Sanderson in Hocus Pocus (1993). We would also be completely bereft if we got through the entire month of October without paying tribute to one of our all-time favorite Halloween-themed films. Although Hocus Pocus did serve as our October Film Club Pick last year (you can read our reviews here), and Sarah did give the film a nod in our âHalloween Movie Treatsâ post last week, but that just doesnât quite cut it for us this yearâŠ
As always, please imbibe responsibly; we highly recommend some apple cider, a nice cauldron - er⊠- cup of tea, or whatever seasonal beverage you deem appropriate. Feel free to share this list with your family and friends, and perhaps even arrange a socially-distanced viewing âpartyâ by Facetiming, Skyping, or video chatting however you please, to have fun and feel just a little bit more connected to those beloved people in your life who you havenât seen in a while. Without further ado, let us present to you our newly minted rules for a Hocus Pocus âdrinkingâ game. Enjoy!
Take a drink wheneverâŠ
Winifred exclaims, âSISTAHS!â
Winifredâs hands appear to be acting with a mind of their own.
Mary smells a child.
Sarah gets distracted by a boy.
The Sanderson Sisters have a fish out of water experience with modern life.
Binx uses one of his many lives or is put in a perilous situation (which no mortal cat would survive).
Billy almost loses his balance or does lose a body part.
Any character mentions or calls Max âHollywood.â
The Sanderson Sisters perform a synchronized movement.
Dani calls someone a name (take an extra sip if she's sassing Max).
Max stares at Allison for a little too longâŠ
The term âvirginâ is mentioned (extra sip if it feels more uncomfortable than the last time someone said it).
Any character opens 'the book.'
The Sanderson Sisters sing or perform an incantation.
You notice someone (main character or extra) dressed up in a costume similar to what you wore for Halloween when you were youngerâŠ
Sarahâs name is spoken or you see the âBailey High Schoolâ sign (in honor of your favorite pair of film bloggers). đ
What is your favorite thing about Hocus Pocus? What other films do you watch repeatedly during the Halloween season? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and be sure to check back soon for our discussion of The Great Dictator (1940)!
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