No ‘Hocus Pocus’: Halloween favorite tops movie charts

Abby Doriot | co-editor in chief

Despite being produced in 1993, “Hocus Pocus” has climbed back up to claim the lead for the box office. The classic Halloween movie surpassed “Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back” after Disney re-released it at the beginning of October 2020.

Due to COVID-19, movies have not been able to be made and produced, so movie theaters around the world are suffering accordingly. However, instead of completely closing down, some theaters decided to start showing older movies to boost revenue.

“I think it’s a great idea to show old movies. I think that gives people a chance to get out and do something different while also giving the theaters a chance to get money so they don’t close,” Kennedy Stivers (11) said.

Even locally, the Ross Theater on the square showed “Hocus Pocus” for a weekend in October.

“There were a lot of people that came to the weekend showing of ‘Hocus Pocus’ at our theater. I think it was mostly due to the excitement that surrounded fall activities and new things to do,” Stivers said.

While many people were looking forward to the Halloween aspect of it, others were looking to support a local business.

“I loved getting to go to a fun Halloween movie while supporting the theater at the same time. They are just opening back up, and they really needed this event to start out on a high note,” Mella Neace (11) said.