Finding a film that stands the test of time is rare. Even more rare?

Finding one that is family friendly and stands the test of time. Hocus Pocus is a a 1993 film from Disney where 3 kids light a black flame candle and bring the evil Sanderson sister witches back from the dead on Halloween night. Hocus Pocus stars Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker as Winifred (Winnie for short), Mary and Sarah Sanderson. Omri Katz, Thora Birch and Vinessa Shaw star as Max and Dani Denison, with Shaw as Allison; Jason Marsden  as the voice of Thackery (Not ZACHERY) Binx and Doug Jones as Billy Butcherson.

After lighting the candle and bringing the Witches back, the three kids must stop the Sandersons from draining the life of every child in Salem, making them immortal in the process. The witches raise Winnie’s unfaithful lover Billy Butcherson from the dead (by the way, he was unfaithful with Winnie’s sister Sarah) and send him after the kids and their talking cat guide Binx. Having lived for over 300 years, Binx shows the kids the secret tunnels under Salem to avoid the witches as well as the tricks and tools they need to stop them. The film was a mix of comedy, action and even the memorable musical scene where Bette Midler sings a rendition of “I’ve Put A Spell On You”, effectively putting a spell on all the parents of Salem to dance until they die.

Hocus Pocus is an easily quotable movie that we all can spout a few lines from, even if some of you are trying to be cool and pretend like you can’t. Let’s face it, Hocus Pocus doesn’t need a lot said about it.

Make the most of your Halloween by indulging in this classic!