Hocus Pocus

Cinema Salem presents the 1993 original *Hocus Pocus* on the big screen, close to several locations where the film was shot. By arrangement with Disney, the movie returns for a limited Halloween-season engagement, offering a chance to see the Sanderson Sisters’ supernatural mayhem in the city that helped provide its setting.

The story follows three pranksters who accidentally awaken a trio of 300-year-old witches. The Sanderson Sisters attempt to reclaim their youth and place a spell on Salem, but must contend with three children and a talking cat. Nearby filming locations include Old Town Hall, where Winifred performs “I Put a Spell on You,” and the Ropes Mansion on Essex Street, which served as Allison’s house.

When: November 5 through November 9

Showtimes: November 5 at 4:15 PM and 6:30 PM; November 6 at 4:30 PM and 6:45 PM; November 7 at 12:30 PM; November 8 at 1:00 PM and 3:15 PM; November 9 at 4:30 PM and 6:45 PM

Tickets: Price not available

Run time: 96 minutes

Ages: Rated PG for some scary sequences and language; suitable for families and children

Director: Kenny Ortega

Starring: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Vinessa Shaw, and Thora Birch

Venue: Cinema Salem, Salem

Note: The approximately 96-minute runtime makes the screening easy to fit between Salem sightseeing, museums, shopping, or dinner.

All dates: Nov 5 at 4:15 PM · Nov 6 at 4:30 PM · Nov 7 at 12:30 PM · Nov 8 at 1:00 PM · Nov 9 at 4:30 PM