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Witches Run Amok Hocus Pocus The Oral History Book from Disney Store is now available for purchase. Now available for purchase for $27.99.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the beloved Disney classic with Witches Run Amok: Hocus Pocus The Oral History, a captivating hardcover book written by Shannon Carlin. This 320-page treasure trove features exclusive interviews with the film’s iconic cast and creative team, including Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy. It serves as both a heartfelt tribute to the millions of devoted fans and an insightful exploration of how Hocus Pocus transformed from a box office underdog into a cherished Halloween tradition celebrated annually in households worldwide.

Originally released in July 1993 amidst little fanfare, Hocus Pocus struggled to find its footing against other summer releases, yet it has since enchanted generations. The Sanderson sisters have inspired an entire culture of Halloween festivities, from costumes and themed treats like Carvel ice cream shakes to makeup collections and exclusive Starbucks® drinks. This book delves into the film’s fascinating journey and the reasons behind its enduring popularity, bridging the gap between Boomers and Zoomers. Perfect for ages 12 and up, this beautifully printed edition (9” H x 6” W) by Disney Press is a must-have for any fan of this supernatural comedy classic.

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In July 1993, Disney’s Hocus Pocus, starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, did not immediately find success, with box office numbers falling far below the now largely forgotten Dennis the Menace. Yet somehow the Halloween movie released in the middle of the summer to little fanfare has become an enduring and widely loved classic.

Nearly three decades after the film’s initial release, it’s a yearly holiday viewing tradition in households around the world. Beyond the movie itself, the Sanderson sisters have inspired Halloween costumes, Carvel ice cream shakes, scented candles, a makeup collection, drinks on the Starbucks® secret menu, a Walt Disney World holiday show and numerous drag brunches across the United States.

Hocus Pocus has become a not-so-scary rite of passage for kids and their parents, many of whom grew up watching the film about the resurrected witchy trio with their own parents. It’s a movie that has few if any comparisons; it manages to span a generational divide, uniting Boomers and Zoomers in their nostalgic love for the boundary-pushing supernatural comedy that in some ways seemed a little too risqué for the kids it was originally intended for. So how did a movie that didn’t catch an initial spark end up casting such a spell on mainstream culture? Witches Run Amok: Hocus Pocus The Oral History will answer that question.

Written by Shannon Carlin

Hardcover

320 pages

Ages 12+

Extra Information:

Published by Disney Press

Paper

9” H x 6” W

Printed in U.S.A.

SKU Item Number: 470021568627

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