At age 11, Birch appeared in the Halloween-set fantasy film Hocus Pocus (1993), playing Dani Dennison, the younger sister of a teenage boy who inadvertently resurrects a trio of witches.

Who is the boy at the beginning of Hocus Pocus?

Not many chances for that to occur. Well, 300 years later that very thing happened when new kid on the block, Max (Omri Katz), lit the candle. He was thoroughly opposed by his little sister, Dani (Thora Birch), and cute classmate Allison (Vinessa Shaw).

Who was the little girl who died in Hocus Pocus?

Technically, a "where are they now?" story on Hocus Pocus character Emily Binx would be rather morbid — even by Halloween standards. She was murdered by a trio of sassy witches in the last 1600s and, you know, has been dead and ghostly ever since.

Who is the dead guy in hocus?

William "Billy" Butcherson is a supporting character in Disney's 1993 film Hocus Pocus and its 2022 sequel, portrayed by actor Doug Jones. He was the obsession of Winifred Sanderson, whom she poisoned after she caught him cheating on her with her youngest sister, Sarah.

Is Billy from Hocus Pocus still alive?

William "Billy" Butcherson (died May 1, 1693) was a former boyfriend of Sarah Sanderson. He was later poisoned by Winifred Sanderson, due to her jealously, having previously shared a kiss with Billy.

Hocus Pocus 2 is kinda dumb...

Who is the virgin boy in Hocus Pocus?

In "Hocus Pocus," the Sanderson sisters (Bette Middler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy) can only return to Salem if a virgin teen lights the Black Flame candle. Max (Omri Katz) is the one to do it, and the movie is shameless in mocking him for his lack of sexual experience.

Who is the binx in Hocus Pocus?

"What a great idea for a prequel this would be, to find out how he does figure all of this out," actor Jason Marsden — who voiced the black cat in the 1993 Disney classic — exclusively tells EW.

Where is Emily Binx buried?

Old Burial Hill is an ancient graveyard located in Salem, Massachusetts. It contains gravestones that date back to the 1600s. Witches are unable to set foot in here since the site is on hallowed ground. The tombs of William Butcherson and Emily Binx are located here.

Will there be a hocus pocus 3?

Disney boss Sean Bailey confirmed that Hocus Pocus 3 was in the works in June 2023, following the long-awaited sequel being a hit on the streaming service. Hocus Pocus 2's director, Anne Fletcher, is returning for the new movie, according to TheWrap.

How were the Sanderson sisters killed?

The townspeople, led by the Binx's parents, arrived and seized the sisters. On that same night, the three witches were hanged by the Salem townsfolk.

Who is that one guy from Hocus Pocus?

Doug Jones as William "Billy" Butcherson, Winifred's love interest who was poisoned by her in 1693 and resurrected as a zombie 300 years later.

Is it Thackery or Zachary Binx?

Later as it is found out that the cat talking to the two is revealed to be Thackery Binx, he explains to the Dennisons that he lost his sister Emily under the hands of Winifred, Mary, and Sarah and survived three centuries and was brought back to life, thanks to Max's plan in modern time.

Who is the boy in Hocus Pocus 2?

Doug Jones as Billy Butcherson

Billy is erroneously known as the former boyfriend of Winifred Sanderson. Now he is back from the grave, having been dug up by Gilbert to help the witches with their life potion.

Who is Billy in the first Hocus Pocus?

Hocus Pocus! He shared what it was like to reprise the. role 29 years later.

What does Billy call Winifred?

Billy Butcherson : [to Winifred, after finally freeing his mouth] Wench! Trollop! You buck toothed, mop riding firefly from hell!

Why was Billy's mouth sewn shut?

Billy's mouth was sewn shut so that he couldn't speak the truth about what actually happened between him and Winifred, which turned out to be only a kiss. In the sequel film, he was finally able to spread his truth that he was the eldest Sanderson sister's lover, potentially allowing his soul to finally rest.

Who is Billy's girlfriend in Hocus Pocus?

At a point before his death, Billy shared a kiss with Winifred Sanderson. He later become involved with Sarah Sanderson, causing Winifred to poison him. Winifred would later spread a story that Billy was her lover and cheated on her with Sarah, but this was not the case.

Will there be a hocus pocus 3?

Disney boss Sean Bailey confirmed that Hocus Pocus 3 was in the works in June 2023, following the long-awaited sequel being a hit on the streaming service. Hocus Pocus 2's director, Anne Fletcher, is returning for the new movie, according to TheWrap.

Who is the virgin boy in Hocus Pocus?

In "Hocus Pocus," the Sanderson sisters (Bette Middler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy) can only return to Salem if a virgin teen lights the Black Flame candle. Max (Omri Katz) is the one to do it, and the movie is shameless in mocking him for his lack of sexual experience.

What year is Hocus Pocus 2 set in?

Plot. In 1653 Salem, Massachusetts, Reverend Traske banishes 16-year-old Winifred Sanderson after she 'defied church authority' by refusing to marry John Pritchett. Rather than be away from her sisters, Mary and Sarah, Winnie takes them to a nearby forest.

Is Binx and Salem the same cat?

Sabrina The Teenage Witch's Salem Uses The Same Animatronic Cat As Hocus Pocus' Binx.

Why is there no Binx in Hocus Pocus 2?

In fact, the same goes for all the original kids who don't reappear in Hocus Pocus 2. When asked about the potential return of Max, Dani, Allison, and Binx, Fletcher said she decided to avoid it as she couldn't find a way to include them in the story organically. Binx not returning was for the best.

What was Binx human name?

That honor goes to Hocus Pocus' Thackery Binx (played by Sean Murray in human form, voiced by Jason Marsden).

Who is the dead guy in Hocus Pocus?

Ahead of the Hocus Pocus reunion, actor Doug Jones recalls the process of being transformed into a 300-year-old dead guy, and how that same character ended up being a love interest for many fans.

Did Max lose his virginity in Hocus Pocus?

Max's virginity is transformed from a normal aspect of his young adult life into a punchline. Based on how it's positioned in the movie, we're supposed to think it's downright hilarious that this strapping teenage boy turned out to be a virgin.