31 years ago, the Sanderson sisters put a spell on us and we were theirs. Now you have the opportunity to revisit their magic, this time accompanied by a live orchestra. If you're looking for the ultimate spooky experience this Halloween, then you're in luck.
The cult classic movie Hocus Pocus is coming to London's Eventim Apollo on 30th October, allowing you to get well in the mood for the scariest day of the year. Emmy Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated composer John Debney's score will be played by a live orchestra, while attendees watch the film, either re-living all the excitement or experiencing the film for the first time (lucky). For those who aren't in the know, the film follows three 17th-century witches, known as the Sanderson sisters, who are unintentionally revived by Max Dennison in modern day Salem, Massachusetts.
Chaos ensues as Max, his sister Dani and their new friend Allison must try to stop the witches from stealing the life force of children to regain their youth and beauty. Along the way, they are helped by Thackery Binx, a young boy transformed into an immortal black cat by the witches. The film quickly became iconic, not least of all because of its star-studded cast.
Familiar faces Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy take centre stage as the Sanderson sisters, expertly blending comedy and horror with a touch of camp. Recently the film received another boost in popularity (not that it needed it) thanks to the sequel Hocus Pocus 2 ,.