Step into the bewitching world of Hocus Pocus (1993) and immerse yourself in the enchanting realm of the Sanderson Sisters. This cult classic has been casting its spell on audiences for decades, blending humour, fright, and a touch of magic into an unforgettable cinematic experience. At the heart of the film lies a trio of captivating characters: Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson, whose iconic quotes have seeped into popular culture, becoming beloved among Halloween enthusiasts and movie lovers alike.
Join us as we embark on a journey to rediscover the most memorable lines from these spellbinding sorceresses:
Winifred Sanderson: “Oh, look. Another glorious morning. Makes me sick!”
Emily: “Thackery Binx, what took thee so long?”
Thackery Binx: “I'm sorry, Emily. I had to wait three hundred years for a virgin to light a candle.”
Billy Butcherson: “Go to hell!”
Winifred Sanderson: “Oh! I've been there, thank you. I found it quite lovely.”
Allison: “I like your costume, Dani.”
Dani: “Thank you! I really like yours too. Of course, I couldn't wear anything like that because I don't have any. What do you call them, Max? Yabbos?”
[Max embarrassed nearly spits out the cider he's drinking]
Dani: "Max likes your yabbos. In fact, he loves them!”
Winifred Sanderson: “You know, I've always wanted a child. And now I think I'll have one on toast!”
Winifred Sanderson: “Well, tell me friend, what is this contraption?”
Bus Driver: “I call it a bus.”
Winifred Sanderson: “A bus. And its purpose?”
Bus Driver: “To convey gorgeous creatures such as yourselves to your most…”
[cracks his knuckle]
Bus Driver: “Forbidden desires.”
Winifred Sanderson: [laughs] “Well, fancy! We desire children.”
Bus Driver: “Hey, it may take me a couple of tries, but I don't think there's gonna be a problem.”
Winifred Sanderson: [Exiting the clay oven where they were lured by a learn-to-speak French tape] “Hello, I want my book. Bonjour, je veux mon livre.”
Billy Butcherson: [to Winifred, after finally freeing his mouth] “Wench! Trollop! You buck toothed, mop riding firefly from hell!”
[Winifred yells offensively]
Billy Butcherson: [happily to Max] “I've waited centuries to say that.”
Max: [disgusted] “Say what you want; just don't breathe on me!”
Winifred Sanderson: “Billy! I killed you once, I shall kill you again, you maggoty malfeasence! Hang on to your heads!”
Master's Wife: “Okay that's it, party's over! Get out of my house!”
Master: “Now, pudding face.”
Master's Wife: “Shove it, Satan!”
Sarah: “Ooh. Thou mustn't speak to Master in such a manner.”
Master: “They call me Master.”
Master's Wife: “Wait 'til you see what I'm gonna call you. Now, tart-face, take your Clark bars and get out of my house!”
Winifred Sanderson: “Make us!”
Winifred Sanderson: “Why? Why was I cursed with such idiot sisters?”
Sarah: “Just lucky, I guess.”
Max: [Over P.A] “Welcome to High School Hell. I'm your host, Boris Karloff, Jr. Ha ha ha ha ha!”
Dani: “You're my kitty now. You'll have milk and tuna fish every day. And you'll only hunt mice for fun.”
Voice of Thackery Binx: “You're going to turn me into one of those fat, useless, contented house cats.”
Dani: [Giggles] “You betcha.”
Sarah: “What is this place?”
Mary Sanderson: “It reeks of children!”
Winifred Sanderson: “It is a prison for children.”
Max: [looking at the salt can] “Well, what does it say?”
Allison: “Well, it says to form a circle a salt to protect from zombies, witches, and old boyfriends.”
Max: “And what about new boyfriends?”
Master's Wife: “Aren't you broads a little old to be trick or treating?”
Winifred Sanderson: “We'll be younger in the morning.”
Master's Wife: “Yeah, sure, me too.”
Dani: “Besides, it's a full moon outside. The weirdos are out!”
Dani: “You saved my life.”
Max: “I had to. I'm your big brother.”
Dani: “I love you, jerkface.”
Max: “I love you, too.”
Jay: “Oh man, how come it's always the ugly chicks that stay out late?”
Winifred Sanderson: [Winnie, Sarah and Mary stop, turn and glare at the boys] “Chicks?”
Bus Driver: “Mmm, mmm, mmm! I need one of those instant ice packs. You girls are giving me a fever!”
Voice of Thackery Binx: [after being run over by a city bus] “I hate it when that happens.”
Max: “Let's light this sucker and meet the old broads.”
Jenny: “Hey, Max, how was school?”
Max: “It sucked!”
Dave: “Hey, watch your language.”
[Max goes upstairs and slams his bedroom door]
Max: “I can't believe you made me move here!”
Jenny: “Hmm, he wasn't wearing any shoes.”
Dave: “Must be some form of protest.”
Mary Sanderson: “It's the chocolate covered finger of a man named Clark!”
Thackery Binx: [to the Sanderson sisters] “You hags! There are not enough children in the world to make thee young and beautiful!”
Winifred: “Hello sailors! My name's Winifred, what's yours?”
Max: “It's all just a bunch of hocus pocus.”
Hocus Pocus (1993) remains an enduring cult favourite, a timeless reminder of the enchanting power of storytelling and the thrill of Halloween mischief. The bewitching allure of Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson’s quotes lingers on, transcending generations and weaving its magic into the fabric of popular culture.
