Hocus Pocus (1993) Horror Fantasy Comedy Family
Hocus Pocus (1993) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 6.9/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.3/10
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Hocus Pocus Plot Synopsis:
300 years have passed since the Sanderson sisters were vanquished for using forbidden magic. Returning to life thanks to a combination of a spell spoken before their demise and the accidental actions of Max, the new-kid-in-town, the sisters have but one night to secure their continuing existence...
Synopsis / Plot Summary: After three centuries, three witch sisters are resurrected in Salem, Massachusetts on Halloween night, and it is up to two teenagers, a young girl, and an immortal cat to put an end to their reign of terror once and for all.
Tagline: It's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus!
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Type: MovieYear: 1993 (more 1993 movies)
Box Office: $46,194,549
Awards: 2
Nominations: 11
Language: English, French
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Hocus Pocus Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 16, 1993, Digital HD: Sep 04, 2018, Blu-ray: Sep 04, 2018
Writers: David Kirschner, Mick Garris, Neil Cuthbert
Producers: Bonnie Bruckheimer, Mick Garris, Steven Haft, Jay Heit, David Kirschner, Ralph Winter
Editors: Peter E. Berger
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Hocus Pocus (1993) Cast (Click to Expand)
Hocus Pocus Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bette Midler | ... | Winifred |
| Sarah Jessica Parker | ... | Sarah |
| Kathy Najimy | ... | Mary |
| Omri Katz | ... | Max |
| Thora Birch | ... | Dani |
| Vinessa Shaw | ... | Allison |
| Amanda Shepherd | ... | Emily |
| Larry Bagby | ... | Ernie ''Ice'' (as Larry Bagby III) |
| Tobias Jelinek | ... | Jay |
| Stephanie Faracy | ... | Jenny |
| Charles Rocket | ... | Dave |
| Doug Jones | ... | Billy Butcherson |
| Karyn Malchus | ... | Headless Billy Butcherson |
| Sean Murray | ... | Thackery |
| Steve Voboril | ... | Elijah |
| Norbert Weisser | ... | Thackery''s Father |
| Kathleen Freeman | ... | Miss Olin |
| D.A. Pauley | ... | Fireman #1 |
| Ezra Sutton | ... | Fireman #2 |
| Don Yesso | ... | Bus Driver |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Bette Midler (b. December 1, 1945) – Winifred
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 1" (1.55 m)
Also known as: Bette - Sarah Jessica Parker (b. March 25, 1965) – Sarah
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Sarah Jessica | Sarah J. Parker | Sara Parker - Kathy Najimy (b. February 6, 1957) – Mary
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Kathly Le Jimmy | Kathy and Mo | Kathy Najimi | Kathy Ann Najimy - Omri Katz (b. May 30, 1976) – Max
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Thora Birch (b. March 11, 1982) – Dani
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Thora - Vinessa Shaw (b. July 19, 1976) – Allison
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Amanda Shepherd – Emily
- Larry Bagby (b. March 7, 1974) – Ernie ''Ice'' (as Larry Bagby III)
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Larry Bagby III | Lawrence Bagby - Tobias Jelinek – Jay
Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Stephanie Faracy (b. January 1, 1952) – Jenny
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Stephanie Farcy - Charles Rocket, as Dave, passed away at age 56 in Canterbury, Connecticut, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 5½" (1.97 m)
Also known as: Charles Claverie | Charles Hamburger | Charles Kennedy | Charlie Rocket | Charlie Rockett - Doug Jones (b. May 24, 1960) – Billy Butcherson
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 3½" (1.92 m)
Also known as: Doug A. Jones - Karyn Malchus (b. February 23, 1968) – Headless Billy Butcherson
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Sean Murray – Thackery
- Steve Voboril – Elijah
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