Halloween is almost here so obviously our Season of the Witchtober had to end on theme. No witchy flick fits the holiday as perfectly as Hocus Pocus (1993) and no trio of diabolical witches is as iconic as the Sanderson sisters. After all, when you’ve got the combined powers of Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker you’re practically unstoppable (critics be double damned). This cult classic is the definition of spooky camp complete with a mid-act musical number and weird virgin plot lines that only the ‘90s could pull off. And after three decades, it’s brewed tons of behind-the-scenes stories and fun facts we couldn’t resist diving into. For the finale episode of our themed month, we’re talking cast crushes, All Hallows’ Eve nostalgia, and why Doug Jones continues to be the absolute best.
Resources
https://screenrant.com/hocus-pocus-behind-scenes-details-making-trivia/
https://ew.com/movies/hocus-pocus-cast-reunion-best-behind-scenes-stories/
https://www.hollywoodancestry.com/post/sarah-jessica-parker-descended-from-accused-witch
https://www.slashfilm.com/1579992/hocus-pocus-billy-moths-real-doug-jones-star-trek/
https://variety.com/2025/film/news/bette-midler-hocus-pocus-3-script-disney-1236556265/