In a world of witchcraft and witches, these Hocus Pocus trivia questions are designed to get your spooky brain working. Which is your favourite Sanderson sister?
The American horror fantasy comedy film was originally released in 1993. Nearly twenty years later the sequel Hocus Pocus 2 was released in 2022. This is the perfect Halloween film, and if you’re lucky enough to visit Walt Disney World at Halloween time you may even spot the sisters. During Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party, there is a special Sanderson sisters castle stage show which is well worth watching.
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Hocus Pocus Trivia Questions
What year was the Hocus Pocus film released?
Hocus Pocus was released in 1993
What are the names of the three Sanderson sisters?
Mary, Sarah and Winifred
Who resurrected the Sanderson sisters?
Max (Maximillian) Dennison
Which is the eldest Sanderson sister?
Winifred Sanderson is the eldest
Which Sanderson sister does Sarah Jessica Parker play in Hocus Pocus 2?
Sarah Jessica Parker plays the role of Sarah Sanderson
Which part of her body can Sarah Sanderson cast magic from?
Her fingertips
Which sister poisoned Billy Butcherson?
Winifred poisoned Billy Butcherson after she caught him cheating with her sister Sarah
What do the Sanderson sisters do to try and stay alive?
They kidnap children and steal their souls
Which sister has a powerful sense of smell?
Mary Sanderson has a great and powerful sense of smell
Who lit the black flame candle?
Max Dennison lit the black flame candle which awoke the Sanderson sisters
Bette Midler plays which Sanderson sister?
Winifred Sanderson is played by Bette Midler
What animal was Thackery Binx transformed into?
A black cat
Which character does Thora Birch play?
Thora Birch plays Dani, Max’s sister
Where is the Sanderson House set in the movies?
Salem
What year was Hocus Pocus 2 released?
Hocus Pocus 2 was released in 2022
Which year is Hocus Pocus set in?
1693
What is the last spell cast by Mary before the sisters are hanged?
On Halloween night when the moon is full, a virgin will summon them back from the dead so that they can claim the lives of all the children in Salem
Who steals Max’s shoes?
The local bullies, Jay and Ice
What did the sisters cottage become after their death?
The local museum
What does Allison manage to hit Mary with before the children are thrown into the cauldron?
Allison manages to hit Mary with a frying pan
Where in town can’t the sisters visit?
The graveyard
What does Max tell the sisters the sprinklers are?
The burning rain of death
What does Winifred order zombie Billy to retrieve for her?
Winifred wants her spell book back
What ingredients are in the life potion?
Two drops of oil boil, a dead man’s toe, a dab of newt’s saliva, dash of pox, a piece of your own tongue
