Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash

About Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash

The special event, "Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash," aired on Freeform in 2018. The show is a tribute to the cult classic film "Hocus Pocus" and gathers much of the original cast for a grand reunion. In addition to the core cast reliving some of the most memorable scenes from the film, the show also features performances by Dove Cameron, Sophia Carson, Jordin Sparks, and others.

Making / Production

The production of the special was directed by Joe DeMaio and choreographed by Nick Florez and RJ Durell. The program was aired on the 25th anniversary of the original film's release and was filmed at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, one of the world’s oldest operating cemeteries.

Actors

• Bette Midler: played Winifred, reminisced about her experiences on the set of the original film.
• Kathy Najimy: starred as Mary, shared some behind-the-scenes secrets from the film.
• Thora Birch: played Dani, revealed what it was like to work with the witches and a talking cat when she was just a child.
• Doug Jones: portrayed Billy Butcherson, discussed his experiences playing a silent but expressive zombie character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The special features a Hocus Pocus themed costume contest judged by Sharon & Kelly Osbourne.
• It also includes exclusive interviews with the original cast members of Hocus Pocus.
• It showcases performances by top musicians singing popular songs from the original movie.

Quotes

• Bette Midler: "It was the greatest thing I've ever done, it was the most fun."
• Kathy Najimy: "We laughed, we cried, we ran amok, and a quarter of a century later, the movie has become a cult classic."
• Thora Birch: "I will always remember the laughter and the shrieks of delight from everyone involved."

Music, Soundtrack

• "I Put A Spell on You" performed by Dove Cameron, Sophia Carson, and Jordin Sparks.
• "Come Little Children" performed by the cast of the 25th anniversary event.