Hocus Pocus is a comedy-family movie released in July of 1993. The film narrates the story of a teenage boy named Max and his little sister in Salem who accidentally wake up three diabolical witches from the 17th century. Key roles in the movie were played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot at various locations in Massachusetts, USA. These include Plimouth Plantation, Salem, 4 Ocean Avenue in Salem, Pioneer Village in Forest River Park, Salem, and Old Burial Hill Cemetery in Marblehead. The filming spanned from October 12, 1992, to February 10, 1993.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bette Midler | Winifred Sanderson |
| Sarah Jessica Parker | Sarah Sanderson |
| Kathy Najimy | Mary Sanderson |
| Omri Katz | Max |
| Thora Birch | Dani |
| Vinessa Shaw | Allison |
| Amanda Shepherd | Emily Binx |
| 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 |
| Michael McGrady | Cop |
| Leigh Hamilton | Cop’s Girlfriend |
| Devon Reeves | Little Girl ‘Neat Broom’ |
| Joseph Malone | Singer |
| Jordan Redmond | Little Angel |
| Frank Del Boccio | Lobster Man |
| Jeff Neubauer | Boy in Class |
| Teda Bracci | Calamity Jane |
| Peggy Holmes | Dancer |
| Jason Marsden | Thackery Binx (voice) |
| Elliott J. Brown | Elias Miller (uncredited) |
| Thomas Callahan | Halloween Party Goer (uncredited) |
| Darren Geare | Night Child (uncredited) |
| Sam Haft | Kidnapped Child in Supermarket (uncredited) |
| Garry Marshall | Devil (Husband) (uncredited) |
| Penny Marshall | The Master’s Wife (uncredited) |
| Daniel Olsen | Charlie’s Friend (uncredited) |
| Russell Potocki | Trick or Treater (uncredited) |
| Dale Resteghini | Halloween Party Kid (uncredited) |
| Taylor Stanley | Student (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Kenny Ortega is the director of the movie.
- The writers of the film are David Kirschner and Mick Garris.
- Apart from the three main stars, the movie also featured Omri Katz, Thora Birch, Vinessa Shaw, and Amanda Shepherd in pivotal roles.
- The movie bagged 2 awards and bore 11 nominations.
- The cast was confirmed as complete.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Plimouth Plantation – 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 41.9380991
- Longitude: -70.6253663
- Place ID: ChIJr2xhnIK65IkRj4ZVG25aHN8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Salem, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.5197473
- Longitude: -70.8954626
- Place ID: ChIJt1b4amRp44kRRVmlpaK44IE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Salem, MA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: 4 Ocean Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.5087915
- Longitude: -70.8878055
- Place ID: ChIJR0krk4sU44kRsIrsCjdRuB0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 4 Ocean Ave, Salem, MA 01970, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Old Burial Hill Cemetery, Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.51048189999999
- Longitude: -70.8463701
- Place ID: ChIJzXEH4aUV44kRhWdneOXCWaE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
