Hocus Pocus (1993) -

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.

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 .

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. Hocus Pocus (1993)

After the success of Hocus Pocus 2 in 2022, a third installment is officially in development , proving the Sanderson Sisters are truly immortal.

At its core, the movie is a tribute to sibling love . Binx’s journey to protect his sister Emily mirrors Max’s growing realization of how much he cares for Dani. Fun Facts for Die-Hard Fans Sarah Jessica Parker actually discovered on the show

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.

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 The trio is a masterclass in comedic timing

It’s Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus: Why the 1993 Classic Never Gets Old