Agatha All Along’s Kathryn Hahn And Aubrey Plaza Name-Drop Hocus Pocus And The Craft When Speaking About The New Show, And Wow Am I Sold

As a lifelong fan of horror and a devoted Marvel enthusiast, I can hardly contain my excitement for the upcoming miniseries, “Agatha All Along”. The promise of weekly episodes throughout the Halloween season has me positively giddy, especially with Kathryn Hahn and Aubrey Plaza hinting at some cinematic influences that have me intrigued.

Despite the thrill surrounding the upcoming Marvel TV lineup, heightened by events like SDCC and D23, my love for horror compels me to eagerly anticipate the forthcoming spinoff of WandaVision titled Agatha All Along. This mystical and eerie miniseries is set to premiere in September, with episodes being released weekly leading up to Halloween. Actresses Kathryn Hahn and Aubrey Plaza have fueled our excitement even more by mentioning some enchanting films as inspirations for their characters in Agatha.

In a somewhat different yet clear manner, let’s say: Agatha All Along in Marvel’s upcoming TV shows might not be as gruesome or psychologically disturbing as some others, but it could potentially rank among their darkest productions. This is a unique comic book series that focuses on what was once perceived as a villain, though her memory was erased last we saw her. Aubrey Plaza hinted at its intense nature by referencing one of Neve Campbell’s early horror roles; she wasn’t referring to Scream, but instead pointed to another film when speaking with Total Film.

As a passionate admirer of cinematic masterpieces, I must say that “The Craft” was a film that truly captured its eerie tone. This movie manages to strike an intriguing balance, veering from bone-chilling terror to moments that are almost comically campy. At times, it’s downright hilarious, but then it swiftly plunges into the depths of darkness, delivering a chilling and grounded scare.

In a simpler, conversational style: “The Craft” is an outstanding movie that confuses who’s good and who’s bad for a while, much like “Agatha All Along” might do. However, instead of characters initially being good and then becoming sympathetic as more dangerous foes emerge, in this case, the characters start off as villains but gain our empathy when other threats appear to be even more menacing.

As a gamer, I’m no stranger to nostalgia-inducing ’90s pop culture references, and it seems like Agatha’s stars dropped one such reference. Kathryn Hahn even chimed in with a list of her favorites from that era, naming several movies that took me back.

That blend contains a hint of Nancy Meyers’ charm, along with the heartwarming camaraderie reminiscent of Hocus Pocus, yet it carries an undercurrent of fear similar to films like Practical Magic, Poltergeist, and E.T.

It’s not Nancy Meyers’ style to create horror films, and “Hocus Pocus” is more comedic than scary, but these comparisons emphasize the emotional heart of the series and the bond between the sisters. When it comes to spooky yet family-friendly atmospheres, the combination of “Practical Magic,” “Poltergeist,” and “E.T.” offers quite a diverse blend, but each could certainly inspire certain story moments or themes in a narrative.

As far as I’m concerned, Joe Locke, our fellow actor, shared some movie references he noticed during filming, including two horror classics – “The Exorcist” and “Rosemary’s Baby”. However, he singled out “The Goonies” as being particularly significant. If there’s a scene requiring the Truffle Shuffle to induce hypnosis, count me in!

Hahn has dropped some intriguing hints in the past, though we’re still unsure if they were related to Marvel or not. As for me, I’ve been holding onto my theory that the frequent title changes of the show are due to Mephisto, but I won’t be surprised if I turn out to be mistaken.

Discover the hidden influences from other horror movies and TV shows that can be spotted when Agatha All Along becomes available on your Disney+ account starting Wednesday, September 18.

2024-08-14 22:37

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