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Hocus Pocus (1993) Filming Locations

“Hocus Pocus” (1993, dir. Kenny Ortega) is my all-time favorite Halloween movie. The movie tells the story of Max Dennison who, along with his little sister Dani, classmate/love interest Allison, and talking black cat Binx, try to defeat the three Sanderson sisters (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy) in the town of Salem after they are accidentally brought back to life on Halloween night.

It is a fun and creative movie, and here is what the locations from the movie look like today:

Thackery binx’s village

In the beginning of the film, Thackery is seen searching for his sister Emily which was filmed in Pioneer Village located at 98 West Ave, Salem, MA 01970. Tours are offered, so you can get a close glimpse of Thackey’s home and the forest that Emily disappears in with Sarah Sanderson.

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Screenshots from “Hocus Pocus” (1993), Disney

Pioneer Village - Google Maps 2026

Sanderson Sisters house/graveyard (billys grave)/street scenes

Many sites in the film were not actually filmed in Salem but rather were filmed on a sound stage at Walt Disney Studios located at 500 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91521. This includes the Sanderson Sisters’ house seen throughout the film, the graveyard in town where Billy is buried, and some street sets.

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Screenshots from “Hocus Pocus” (1993), Disney

Pioneer Village - Google Maps 2026

Max and allison’s school

Max and Allison’s school was filmed at Phillips Elementary School located at 56 S. Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970. The scenes that were filmed here include the earlier classroom scene with Max and Allison, as well as the pottery-oven scene when the group is falsely convinced that they have finally defeated the Sanderson Sisters.

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Screenshots from “Hocus Pocus” (1993), Disney

Allison returns Max’s number

When Max flirts with Allison in a park and Allison returns his number due to his skepticism for Halloween, they are seen standing in a section of Salem Common park that is located at N Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970.

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Screenshots from “Hocus Pocus” (1993), Disney

Max riding bike through salem

After Max leaves school, he is seen riding his bicycle through town on a street located at 85 Washington St, Marblehead, MA 01945.

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Screenshots from “Hocus Pocus” (1993), Disney

Washington St at Marblehead MA - Google Maps 2026

Max harassed by bullies in cemetery in Salem

In this scene, Max takes a shortcut to his house after school but ends up running into local bullies “Ice” and Jay at a cemetery that is actually the Old Burial Cemetery located at …

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Screenshots from “Hocus Pocus” (1993), Disney

Old Burial Hill - Google Maps 2026

Max looking at town

When Max has his shoes stolen by the bullies in the cemetery, he is seen riding his bicycle in his socks and eventually comes to a full stop atop a rocky hill overlooking the town. This was filmed at Crocker Park located at …

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Screenshots from “Hocus Pocus” (1993), Disney

Crocker Park - Google Maps 2026

Max and Dani’s House

Max and Allison’s house is located at 4 Ocean Ave, Salem, MA 01970. This house is seen at the beginning of the film and later when Max, Allison, Dani, and Binx return to the house after they mistakenly believe the Sanderson sisters had melted in the pottery oven at the high school.

*This is a private residence. Please do not trespass or disturb the homeowners/neighborhood.*

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Screenshots from “Hocus Pocus” (1993), Disney

Allison’s House

When Max and Dani go trick or treating around Salem, they accidentally visit Allison’s house which is located at 318 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970.

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Screenshots from “Hocus Pocus” (1993), Disney

binx hit by a bus/celebration in the local park

After escaping the local cemetery (that was filmed on a soundstage in California), Binx is accidentally hit by a bus being driven by Sarah Sanderson. This scene was filmed on a street at the former Warner Bros. Ranch that was once located at … Another scene filmed on the Ranch was the scene where Max, Dani, Allison, and Binx are excitedly jumping around a park thinking they have defeated the witches.

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Screenshots from “Hocus Pocus” (1993), Disney

Warner Ranch - Google Maps 2026

Town hall halloween party

The exterior shots of the adults-only Halloween party that Max and Dani’s parents attend was filmed at Old Town Hall in downtown Salem at 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970.

The interior scenes of the party were actually filmed in California at the MacArthur event venue located at 607 S Park View St, Los Angeles, CA 90057.

Photo Credits:

Screenshots from “Hocus Pocus” (1993), Disney

Pioneer Village - Google Maps 2026