‘Hocus Pocus’ Writer Shares Which Characters Made This Disney Channel Original Movie So Iconic
With so many memorable and quotable parts of Hocus Pocus, itās hard to choose a favorite. Still, one of the writers behind this movie shared his thoughts on why itās still so iconic. Hereās what we know about the Disney Channel original film and its potential sequel on Disneyās streaming platform.Ā
āHocus Pocusā premiered during 1993
Itās just a bunch of hocus pocus ā or is it? When one virgin lights the black flame candle on Halloween night, he gets way more than he bargained for. Although they may be witches, a favorite of many Hocus Pocus fans are the Sanderson Sisters, Winifred, Sarah, and Mary.Ā
Portrayed by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy respectively, these witches aim to suck the life out of the children of Salem. They even perform āI Put a Spell on Youā at a Halloween party. They are defeated by Max. However, their legacy lives on in the hearts of those who watch the film.
Why is āHocus Pocusā still so popular?
Thereās been talks about resurrecting the Sanderson Sisters (again) for a sequel to the iconic Halloween film. Although nothing has been confirmed, writer Mick Garris discussed the secret to Hocus Pocusā success.Ā
āIām excited about it, but I really think the main reason the movie worked was the Sanderson Sisters, those actresses in those roles, those performances, that I think is the key to that movieās long life,ā Garris said during an interview with ComicBook.com.Ā
āIt was only modestly successful when it came out, at best. And I think they are the reasons that itās still around since it came out in 1993. And I would love to see them return in it,ā he continued. āI think thatās the plan, but I donāt know. I heard that that is whatās happening, and I believe itās going to be for Disney+, but Iām not involved in it, which is fine. You donāt always want to revisit all of the touchstones of your past.ā
Will there be a āHocus Pocus 2ā on Disney+?
Thereās good news for fans of this cult classic film. Hocus Pocus 2 has been confirmed as a TV movie, to be available on Disneyās streaming platform, Disney+. Workaholics writer and co-producer, Jen DāAngelo, will pen the script, according to Vulture.Ā
The premiere date of this sequel, however, is still unknown, as is the official cast of this production. Some hope for the return of the Sanderson Sisters, although the cast has not been confirmed either. Until then, plenty of Halloween-related movies are available on Disneyās streaming platform.Ā
That includes the original Hocus Pocus, as well as movies like Halloweentown, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and The Haunted Mansion. To learn more about Disneyās streaming platform and to subscribe, visit their website.