Hocus Pocus (film)
Hocus Pocus is a 1993 American fantasy comedy film directed by Kenny Ortega and released by Disney.
Hocus Pocus is a 1993 American fantasy comedy film directed by Kenny Ortega. The film follows three witches resurrected on Halloween in Salem.
What it is
Set in Salem, Massachusetts, the story begins when a teenager accidentally brings the Sanderson sisters back to life on Halloween night. The witches seek to steal children’s life force to regain their youth, while a group of local kids tries to stop them.
Key details
Kenny Ortega directed the film from a screenplay by Mick Garris and Neil Cuthbert. It stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as the Sanderson sisters, with Omri Katz as the lead teen. The film was released on July 16, 1993 and runs 96 minutes.
Why it matters
Hocus Pocus has become a notable Disney fantasy title and a Halloween-season favourite. It is widely available to Canadian audiences through Disney’s distribution and streaming services, making it a familiar film for Canadian viewers.
In short
- The film is set in Salem and centers on the Sanderson sisters.
- Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy play the witches.
- Kenny Ortega directed the film, released July 16, 1993.
- Hocus Pocus is a Disney film available on Disney+ for Canadian audiences.
Hocus Pocus is widely available to Canadian audiences through Disney’s distribution and streaming services, making it a familiar Halloween-season film for Canadian viewers.[5]
Quick questions
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hocus_Pocus_(1993_film)Supports: Director, writers, story credit, genre, and basic plot summary.
- Disney — https://movies.disney.com/hocus-pocusSupports: Release date, rating, runtime, cast, and Disney’s presentation of the film.
- IFC Center — https://www.ifccenter.com/films/hocus-pocus/Supports: Year and running time.
- D23 — https://d23.com/a-to-z/hocus-pocus-film/Supports: Plot summary, release date, director, runtime, cast, and production notes.
- Disney+ — https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-b99c38fd-44ae-402f-b727-bc7fccb63740Supports: Disney streaming availability and plot description.