If the Virgin lights a black candle flame under the full moon on October 31, Winnie, Sarah and Mary, three sisters hanged in Salem in 1663, accused of witchcraft, will be resurrected. So says the legend of the story “Abracadabra,” a movie that came out nearly 30 years ago and is now getting a Disney+ sequel..
Once again starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, the feature recycles the action’s imagination and transports its protagonists into the present world, making them fear aspects of technology like the archetype. Female voice of virtual assistants – which they think are, of course, very powerful witch stuff.
This time, the trio are bent on carrying out some sort of reverse witch hunt, trying to get indirect revenge on the man who took them to the gallows in the 17th century – so, they go after whoever bears his last name.
This time the witches have reclaimed Becca and Izzy – the roles of Whitney Peak and Bellissa Escobedo – two high school teenagers who accidentally invoke this ritual. Since the virgins never imagined that they would face young collagen-thirsty witches, they find themselves facing an ambush that they need to reverse.
References to the first movie appear heavily in the sequel, satisfying fans with its nostalgic appeal. One of the central characters in the new feature is Gilbert — played by Sam Richardson — a mysterious artifact seller who said he saw witches on Halloween night in 1993, the date on which the first story takes place. He also reappeared Zombie Billy Butcherson, played by Doug Jones.
The sequel “Abracadabra” will premiere on Friday, 30 years old, but rumors and expectations around it are outdated. Fifteen years ago, Midler had already shown an interest in filming a sequel to the comedy, which was a huge hit in the 1990s, and since then there has been speculation about the possibility of a new movie being made.
In an interview with the press, the actress endorsed Feminist content From the film, which mentions – albeit lightly – part of the horror experienced by countless women during the Middle Ages and the Modern, fires and gallows considered by the Catholic Church to be witches are described.
“In a strange way, these three personalities are very positive for us women,” Midler says. “First, because they have a lot of fun, which they do not allow us to be. Second, they are very loyal to each other. Although their relationship is like a roller coaster of emotions, they have a strong connection. They are always together.. bonds of friendship and brotherhood very important “.
Letters with feminine content They also appear in the new movie, where the witches chant speeches that seem straight out of 2022, though the characters are from the 17th century – which may seem far-fetched. The film also shows jokes about virginity and the beginning of sexuality.
“There’s a lot going on in this world that we haven’t noticed in the last 25, 30 or 50 years,” says Midler, who also says the new “Abracadabra” is intended to honor the first movie with an adaptation for new generations.
