Four reasons why 'Hocus Pocus 2' is a must-watch flick this fall

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Four reasons why 'Hocus Pocus 2' is a must-watch flick this fall

The Sanderson sisters are back! Just in time for spooky season, 'Hocus Pocus 2' is dropping on Disney+ today, and

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