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 Thackery Binx, try to defeat the three Sanderson sisters (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Nijamy) 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:
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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
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 “…” 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 comes to a full stop atop a rocky hill overlooking the town. This park is Crocker Park located at …
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Screenshots from “Hocus Pocus” (1993), Disney
Crocker Park - Google Maps 2026
Max and Allison’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 Thackery 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, 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
Thackery binx hit by a bus
After escaping the local cemetery (that was filmed on a soundstage in California), Thackery is accidentally hit by a bus being driven by Sarah Sanderson. This scene was filmed at the former Warner Bros. Ranch that was located at …
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Screenshots from “Hocus Pocus” (1993), Disney
Warner Ranch - Google Maps 2026
Town hall halloween party
The adults-only Halloween party Max and Dani’s parents attend had exterior scenes filmed at the … However, the interior scenes of the party were actually filmed in California at the …
Photo Credits:
Screenshots from “Hocus Pocus” (1993), Disney
Pioneer Village - Google Maps 2026