THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Hocus Pocus' 27 years later

Talia LakritzOct 7, 2020, 20:43 IST

Bette Midler in the 1993 movie "Hocus Pocus" (left) and in 2019.Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images

"Hocus Pocus" came out in 1993 and became a Halloween cult classic, with a sequel now in the works for Disney Plus.
Omri Katz, who played the movie's protagonist Max Dennison, quit acting and became a hairstylist.
Bette Midler has continued to enjoy huge success as an actress on Broadway and on film.
Sarah Jessica Parker went on to star in "Sex and the City."

When "Hocus Pocus" first hit theaters in 1993, it was neither a commercial nor critical success. The film follows the Sanderson sisters, a trio of evil witches who are accidentally resurrected on Halloween night in Salem, Massachusetts, and the rag-tag group who tries to finish them off once and for all.

In the years since, "Hocus Pocus" has become a Halloween cult classic — so much so that a sequel is in the works for Disney Plus. Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker have all signed on to reprise their iconic roles as the Sanderson sisters.

Here's what the original cast of "Hocus Pocus" is up to now.

Bette Midler starred as the Sanderson sisters' ringleader, Winifred "Winnie" Sanderson.

Bette Midler in "Hocus Pocus." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Midler is still riding high as an award-winning actress, singer, author, and comedian.

Bette Midler at an event in 2019. ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images

Sarah Jessica Parker played Sarah Sanderson, who hypnotizes children with her enchanting voice.

Sarah Jessica Parker in "Hocus Pocus." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Parker went on to star in "Sex and the City" and its subsequent film adaptations, and founded her own production company in 2005.

Sarah Jessica Parker. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Kathy Najimy played Mary Sanderson, the third Sanderson sister with a talent for sniffing out children.

Kathy Najimy in "Hocus Pocus." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Najimy has since appeared in a wide array of movies and TV shows, including "Rat Race," "The Guilt Trip," "BoJack Horseman," and "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend."

Kathy Najimy in 2019. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

Omri Katz played the protagonist of "Hocus Pocus," Max Dennison.

Omri Katz in "Hocus Pocus." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Katz retired from acting and currently works as a hairstylist in Los Angeles.

Omri Katz in 2018. Valerie Durant/Freeform via Getty Images

Thora Birch played Max's fearless younger sister, Dani.

Thora Birch in "Hocus Pocus." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Birch has continued to act, most recently appearing in "The Walking Dead."

Thora Birch in 2019. Phillip Faraone/FilmMagic/Getty Images

The character of Allison was played by Vinessa Shaw.

Vinessa Shaw in "Hocus Pocus." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Shaw has continued acting, appearing in movies including "Eyes Wide Shut," "40 Days and 40 Nights," and "The Hills Have Eyes."

Vinessa Shaw in 2015. Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images for Environmental Media Awards

Stephanie Faracy played Max and Dani's mother, Jenny.

Stephanie Faracy in "Hocus Pocus." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Faracy most recently appeared in the TV shows "Sneaky Pete," "How to Get Away with Murder," and "Devious Maids."

Stephanie Faracy in 2018. Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

Doug Jones played the undead William "Billy" Butcherson, Winifred Sanderson's ex-boyfriend whom she resurrects to help retrieve her spellbook.

Doug Jones in "Hocus Pocus." Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Jones still works in acting, often playing aliens or other non-human species with the help of makeup and special effects.

Doug Jones in 2018. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

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