Hocus Pocus Is A Halloween Favorite

On July 16, 1993, Walt Disney Pictures released Hocus Pocus in theaters, hoping to take advantage of children being off school. The film grossed $8.1 million, coming in fourth place after opening weekend behind Jurassic Park, In the Line of Fire, and The Firm.

In the years since its release, it has become somewhat of a cult classic, with fans rewatching every year around Halloween.

The movie stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson, respectively.

There have been several anniversary specials and reunions

Kelly Clarkson Always Goes All Out For Halloween

Taking the Halloween season very seriously, Kelly Clarkson cranked up the festivities for the 2019 Halloween episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show – and went full Hocus Pocus!

Resurrecting the three Sanderson Sisters from the movie, Kelly stars as Midler’s character with giant booming red hair and a velvet cloak to boot! Her backup singers portrayed the other Sanderson sisters, Mary and Sarah, played by Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker, respectively.

In the movie, Winifred Sanderson (Bette Midler) sings her own version of “Screamin’” Jay Hawkins’ famous 1956 hit, “I Put A Spell On You.” She sings it to a crowd of adults as she enchants them with a spell.

Hawkins’ hit song has become a beloved Halloween song for parties and celebrations – and with this new clip, it’s clear that Kelly enjoys it for that, too.

Singing her own, soulful rendition of “I Put A Spell On You” with her two backup singers as the other Sanderson Sisters, she walked around the studio – dressed to the nines Halloween style. As she made her way, costumed dancers and performers surrounded her and added a flair that made this much more than just a daytime TV performance!

Check out Kelly Clarkson’s version of “I Put A Spell On You” below and let us know what you think in the comments.