‘Hocus Pocus’ Movie: Photos Of The Halloween Classic

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September 28, 2017 4:46PM EDT

‘Hocus Pocus’ is one of the most beloved Halloween movies. See Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, and more in the spooky classic.

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‘Hocus Pocus’ with the three main stars in a promo pics.

‘Hocus Pocus’ with the three main stars in a promo pics. — ‘Hocus Pocus’ is a fan favorite Halloween movie that was released in 1993. The movie was actually released in July of that year but has since become one of the quintessential movies of the Halloween season. ‘Hocus Pocus’ stars Oscar nominee Bette Midler as Winifred “Winnie” Sanderson, Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah Sanderson, Kathy Najimy as Mary Sanderson, Thora Birch asDani Dennison, Omri Katz as Max Dennison, Vinessa Shaw as Allison Watts, Sean Murray as Thackery Binx, and Jason Marsden as the voice of Thackery Binx. The movie was directed by ‘Descendants’ director Kenny Ortega. ‘Hocus Pocus’ follows a trio of witches — the Sanderson sisters — who are resurrected by a teenage boy in Salem, Massachusetts, on Halloween. ‘Hocus Pocus’ is regularly shown on Freeform throughout the month of October every year as part of the network’s ’31 Nights of Halloween.’ The movie celebrated its 25h anniversary in 2018. See more photos of ‘Hocus Pocus’ in our gallery now.

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‘Hocus Pocus’s Sanderson Sisters brought back to life.

‘Hocus Pocus’s Sanderson Sisters brought back to life. — The movie was actually released around the Halloween season. ‘Hocus Pocus’ was released July 16, 1993. (Courtesy of Disney)

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The Sanderson Sisters in ‘Hocus Pocus’

The Sanderson Sisters in ‘Hocus Pocus’ — What a trio. ‘Hocus Pocus’ stars Kathy Najimy, Bette Midler, and Sarah Jessica Parker. (Courtesy of Disney)

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‘Hocus Pocus’ as the witches gather around a cauldron.

‘Hocus Pocus’ as the witches gather around a cauldron. — ‘Hocus Pocus’ is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2018! The movie has become a cult classic over the years. (Courtesy of Disney)

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‘Hocus Pocus’ with Bette looking menacing.

‘Hocus Pocus’ with Bette looking menacing. — Bette Midler with director Kenny Ortega. Bette played Winifred “Winnie” Sanderson. (Courtesy of Disney)

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Bette Midler With Kathy Najimy

Bette Midler With Kathy Najimy — The Sanderson sisters are iconic! Bette Midler starred as Winifred Sanderson along with Kathy Najimy’s Mary Sanderson. (Courtesy of Disney)

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Bette Midler In ‘Hocus Pocus’

Bette Midler In ‘Hocus Pocus’ — Bette Midler also sang in the movie. She notoriously performed ‘I Put a Spell on You.’ (Courtesy of Disney)

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Bette Midler Flies With Thora Birch

Bette Midler Flies With Thora Birch — A young Thora Birch alongside Bette Midler. Thora played Dani Dennison. (Courtesy of Disney)

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The Witches Unite

The Witches Unite — ‘Hocus Pocus’ is a Halloween classic year after year. It wasn’t a box office hit but it has become one of the quintessential Halloween movies.(Courtesy of Disney)

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The Sanderson Sisters With Dani

The Sanderson Sisters With Dani — The Sanderson sisters make bad look so, so good! The movie follows the trio after they’re resurrected on Halloween. (Courtesy of Disney)

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Bette Midler With Omri Katz

Bette Midler With Omri Katz — Omri Katz starred alongside Bette Midler in the movie. He played Max Dennison. (Courtesy of Disney)

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The ‘Hocus Pocus’ Trio

The ‘Hocus Pocus’ Trio — Name a more iconic trio… Kathy Najimy, Bette Midler, and Sarah Jessica Parker were perfect in their roles. (Courtesy of Disney)

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