Hocus Pocus 1984
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Director
- Chin Yuet-Sang
- Networks
- Bo Ho Films, Paragon Films, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Hocus Pocus?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Hocus Pocus" (1984). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 12, 1984
- Original language
- CN
- Origin
- Hong Kong
- Studios
- Bo Ho Films, Paragon Films, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
- Genres
- Action, Horror, Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 11 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Bo Ho Films, Paragon Films, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Hocus Pocus" (1984).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Source [1]: Hocus Pocus (1984). Release date: 01/12/1984 (HK). Genres: Action, Horror, and Fantasy. Runtime: 1h 33m. Overview: "This movie follows in the same spirit as Mr. Vampire, Dead and the deadly and Spooky encounters, mixing comedy and horror!"
Source [2]: Hocus Pocus (1984). Inspired by paranormal stories of opera veteran Master Sheng. An opera troupe includes the actor Kuei. They trick each other with ghostly stories and horror tricks. The troupe is repulsed by the overly-confident opera actor Chia; they play the ultimate ghost trick on him.
Source [3, 4, 5, 6]: These refer to the 1993 film "Hocus Pocus". I must avoid using these for the 1984 film overview to prevent confusion, as the prompt specifically asks for the 1984 film.
Title: Hocus Pocus (1984)
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“A gripping exploration of action and horror that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Hocus Pocus worth watching?
Hocus Pocus holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 11 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Horror for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Hocus Pocus and when was it released?
Hocus Pocus is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1984. Release status: Released.
Who directed Hocus Pocus?
Hocus Pocus was directed by Chin Yuet-Sang.
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