This inadvertently resurrects the —Winifred (Bette Midler), Mary (Kathy Najimy), and Sarah (Sarah Jessica Parker)—three 17th-century witches who were executed for stealing the life force of children. With the help of Thackery Binx , a boy cursed to live forever as an immortal black cat , the kids must survive the night and stop the witches before sunrise. Why We’re Still Under Its Spell
It’s Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus: Why the 1993 Classic Never Gets Old
Sarah Jessica Parker actually discovered on the show Who Do You Think You Are? that her 10th great-grandmother was arrested in Salem for witchcraft in the late 1600s. Hocus Pocus (1993)
The story is simple but effective: after moving from Los Angeles to Salem, Massachusetts, skeptical teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) dismisses local legends as "hocus pocus." To impress his crush, Allison (Vinessa Shaw), he ignores the warnings of his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and lights the legendary Black Flame Candle .
After the success of Hocus Pocus 2 in 2022, a third installment is officially in development , proving the Sanderson Sisters are truly immortal. that her 10th great-grandmother was arrested in Salem
The trio is a masterclass in comedic timing. From Mary's "calming circle" to Winifred’s iconic performance of “I Put a Spell on You,” their campy villainy is the heart of the film.
Whether you're watching for the first time or the fiftieth, Hocus Pocus remains the quintessential "spooky-but-safe" film that defines the Halloween season. The trio is a masterclass in comedic timing
For many, the film is a "year-round comfort movie" that perfectly captures the aesthetic of a New England Halloween—crisp leaves, cozy sweaters, and historical spooky vibes.