It’s time to reopen the book.
Catch up with the stars of the Halloween classic.
Bette Midler (Winifred)
Best line:“Oh look, another glorious morning.
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Makes me sick!”
Winifred is the ringleader of the Sanderson sisters.
WhileBette Midlerdidn’t get her youth potion inHocus Pocus, her career certainly didn’t end there.
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She went on to star alongsideGoldie HawnandDiane Keatonin 1996’sThe First Wives ClubandDanny DeVitoin 2000’sDrowning Mona.
She also returned for theHocus Pocussequelon Disney+ in 2022.
Sarah Jessica Parker (Sarah)
Best line:“My lucky rat tail!
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Just where I left it!”
The youngest Sanderson sister, Sarah is especially interested in the teenage boys the witches encounter.
Mary is the sweetest Sanderson witchif sweet witches can really be a thing.
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Most of what she does is in service to her sister Winifred, to whom she is clearly devoted.
At one point, she even offers to let her sibling hit her if that would improve her spirits.
All three of the Sanderson sisters went on to have wildly successful acting careers.
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AfterHocus Pocus,Kathy Najimy’s credits are extensive.
She also reunited with her witchy sisters inHocus Pocus 2.
Omri Katz’s most popular role remains that of the virgin who lit the black flame candle.
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He also appeared briefly onGeneral Hospitalin 2000 as a tattoo artist.
Thora Birch (Dani)
Best line:“Max likes your yabos.
In fact, he loves ‘em.”
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Thora Birch kept a somewhat steady lineup of projects afterHocus Pocus.
Her childhood stardom continued inClear and Present Dangerin 1994,Alaskain 1996, and onTouched by an Angelin 1997.
Allison manages to catch Max’s eye as soon as he moves to Salem.
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Allison’s knowledge guides the film’s story line.
Shaw also starred in actress Carlson Young’s feature directorial debut,The Blazing World, alongsideDermot Mulroney.
Larry Bagby (Ernie “Ice”)
Best line:“Tubular!”
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He steals Max’s cross trainers and interrupts small children trick-or-treating to demand a candy toll.
He appeared as a bartender in the 2022 filmFather Stu, starringMark Wahlberg.
Jay is the peanut butter to Ernie’s jelly.
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The leather jacket role served Tobias Jelinek well.
He appeared inBatman & Robinin 1997 as a motorcycle gang member.
Jenny is Max and Dani’s mom.
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Although she’s rarely present in the movie, she notably dresses asMadonnafor a Halloween party.
Post-Hocus Pocus, Stephanie Faracy’s most popular roles have been in 2004’sSidewaysand 2010’sTemple Grandin.
She also made brief appearances in 2011’sBad Teacherand episodes ofDesperate Housewives,Happily Divorced, andModern Familyin the early-2010s.
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Dave is the perfect embarrassing movie version of a dad.
Charles Rocket went on to appear in 1994’sDumb and Dumber, 1997’sFather’s Day, and 2000’sTitan A.E.
Doug Jones (Billy Butcherson)
Best line:“Wench!
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However, he isn’t particularly cooperative.
Perhaps because of the aforementioned poisoning incident, Billy proves to be an ally to the kids instead.
Doug Joneshas come a long way from the grave of Billy Butcherson.
On television, Jones has appeared onWhat We Do in the ShadowsandStar Trek: Discovery.
He also reprised his role as Billy in theHocus Pocussequel.
I had to wait 300 years for a virgin to light a candle.”
In human form, Thackery’s only role was that of a protective big brother.
After playing Thackery, Murray moved on to roles where he used his own voice.
He is best known for his role as Special Agent McGee onNCIS, whom he has played since 2003.
Marsden’s voice kept him a busy man for the rest of the ’90s.
After that, it was back to voice work withJungle Cubs,The Lion King 2, andHercules.
Other notable titles includeKim Possible,The Fairly OddParents, andThe Garfield Show.
