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"Hocus Pocus" Facts & When It's Airing on TV

Here's some interesting facts about "Hocus Pocus," the movie so many adore, especially around Halloween. Plus, find out when the flick is airing on TV!

Written by Owen Boss for Salem Patch

If you live in Salem, you probably know that scenes for the Halloween movie "Hocus Pocus" were filmed right here in the city. But do you know everything there is to know about Hocus Pocus? 

BuzzFeed recently posted an article entitled 13 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Hocus Pocus

Did you know Leonardo DiCaprio was initially offered the role of Max Dennison? 

Did you know that Bette Middler said it was her favorite of all her movies?

When Is "Hocus Pocus" airing on TV? 

You have two chances to watch the "Hocus Pocus" on ABC Family!

  • 10 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 26
  • 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27

Click Here to read the full BuzzFeed article. 


Jaimie Cura contributed to this article.


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