Discover how the beloved Halloween classic 'Hocus Pocus' was born from a simple story told by producer David Kirschner to his daughter about a black cat and its connection to witches.
at the time of release, but it’s gained a cult following since, and now is considered to be a modern classic.So much so, in fact, that a a sequel came out in 2022, a full 19 years after the original (although
What you might not realise, though, is that the origins of Hocus Pocus date way back to before it hit our screens.One night, producer David Kirschner and his young daughter were sitting outside their home when their neighbours’ black cat, Sam, walked by. David immediately started to make up a story of how Sam was once a human boy.
As you can imagine, his daughter wanted to know more about this formerly human cat. David said: “I contrived a legend which said that 300 years ago, a young boy was trying to protect his little sister from three witches who then cast a hex on him.” Of course, as fans know, the cat did have a name change to “Thackerey Binx”, which definitely suits the character.By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our
Hocus Pocus Movie Origins Witches Black Cat David Kirschner
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
80s star whose love story captivated audiences makes unexpected TV returnA legendary 80s veteran and actress - whose TV romance had the nation hooked - delighted fans with an on-screen comeback.
Read more »
HMRC issues warning over 'unexpected' email landing in inboxes this weekThe tax department has told Brits to 'beware' of a new scam email
Read more »
‘I won £50,000 on The Chase after my plan took an unexpected turn’Ian Manly made history on The Chase by winning the largest sum as a two-player team. Here he reflects on his experience on the ITV show.
Read more »
Precise date Prince Harry to return to UK - days after Royal unexpected movePrince Harry will return to the UK later this month for a special event, with his trip coming just days after his 40th birthday and a surprise move from his father King Charles
Read more »
Anthony Martial completes unexpected transfer after leaving Manchester United as free agentAnthony Martial finally has a new club, a few months after leaving Man United after his contract expired
Read more »
Hollyoaks confirms unexpected reason why Lucas is in young offendersHollyoaks spoilers as we clear up confusion over the reason why Lucas Hay is in young offenders after the time jump.
Read more »