'Hocus Pocus' 25th Anniversary: See Cast Then And Now (PHOTOS)

"Hocus Pocus" is officially 25 years old, making this Halloween very special to the legions of fans that this cult classic conjures. With Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Nijamy as the Sanderson sisters, this 1993 TV movie has transformed into a Halloween staple of modern pop culture.

In honor of the milestone anniversary, we've rounded up some highlights from Freeform's "Hocus Pocus" cast reunion Halloween bash.

But first, take a look at photos of the original cast from then and now and see what some of them have been up to. A few may shock you!

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Winifred Sanderson

Bette Midler

Work since 1993: "Hello Dolly" (2017-18; Broadway), "Parental Guidance" (2012), "The Women" (2008), "The Stepford Wives" (2004), "What Women Want" (2000), see more.

Notable: "The First Wives Club" (1998), "Beaches" (1988)

Upcoming: "The Addams Family" (2019; animated movie)

Awards: 4 Golden Globes, 4 Grammys, 3 Emmys, 1 Tony

Fun fact #1: Voiced Georgette in Disney's 1988 "Oliver And Company"

Fun fact #2: Executive producer of "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood" (2002)

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Sarah Sanderson

Sarah Jessica Parker

Work since 1993: "Divorce" (2016; TV), "I Don't Know How She Does It" (2011), "New Years Eve" (2011), "Failure To Launch" (2006), "Family Stone" (2005), " "Miami Rhapsody" (1995), see more.

Notable: "Sex And The City" (1998 - 2004, TV; 2008, film; 2010, film), "Footloose" (1984; film)

Upcoming: Talks about a possible third season for HBO's "Divorce"

Awards: 4 Golden Globes, 2 Emmys

Fun fact #1: Appeared in "The First Wives Club" (1998) alongside "Hocus Pocus" costar Bette Midler

Fun fact #2: Starred in the title role of "Annie" on Broadway in 1979

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Mary Sanderson

Kathy Najimy

Work since 1993: "Unforgettable" (2015-present; TV), "Descendants" (2015), "Veep" (2014-present; TV), "The Guilt Trip" (2012), "American Dad!" (2010-present; TV), "The Wedding Planner" (2001), "Rat Race" (2001), "Hope Floats" (1998), "King Of The Hill" (1997-2010; TV), see more.

Notable: "Sister Act" (1992), "Sister Act 2" (1993)

Fun fact: Played another Disney character named Mary in "WALL-E" (2008)

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Max Dennison

Omri Katz

Work since 1993: "General Hospital" (2000; 1 episode), "Freaks And Geeks" (1999; 1 episode), see more.

Fun fact: Max was almost played by Leonardo DiCaprio. In a 2014 interview with Variety, DiCaprio revealed he was offered a ton of money to take on the role, but instead chose to hold out for a small part in an upcoming indie flick.

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Dani Dennison

Thora Birch

Work since 1993: "The Competition" (2018), "Deadline" (2009), "Ghost World" (2001), "The Smokers" (2000), "Alaska" (1996), see more.

Notable: "American Beauty" (1999)

Upcoming: "The Last Black Man in San Francisco" (2019)

Fun fact: Originally cast as Tammy Metzler in "Election" (1999), but was fired due to creative differences.

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Billy Butcherson

Doug Jones

Since 1993: "Star Trek: Discovery" (2017-present; TV), "The Bye Bye Man" (2017), "Ouija: Origin of Evil" (2016), "Crimson Peak" (2015), "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" (2007), "Pan's Labyrinth" (2006), "The Benchwarmers" (2006), "Hellboy" (2004), "Men In Black II" (2002), "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle" (2000), see more.

Notable: "The Shape of Water" (2017; plays the Amphibian Man)

Fun Fact: Appeared in music videos for both Madonna and Marilyn Manson

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Allison

Vinessa Shaw

Work since 1993: "Family Blood" (20018), "Side Effects" 2013), "Big Miracle" (2012), "3:10 to Yuma" (2007), "The Hills Have Eyes" (2006), "40 Days and 40 Nights" (2002), "Eyes Wide Shut" (1997), "Coyote Summer" (1996), see more.

Notable: "Ray Donovan" (2014; TV)

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Ernie And Jay

Larry Bagby And Tobias Jelenik

Bagby fun fact #1: Appeared in the Disney Channel original movie "Airborne"

Bagby fun fact #2: Played a recurring character, also named Larry, on the "Buffy The Vampire" television series from 1997-1999, see more.

Jelenik fun fact #1: Plays Boots on the CW television series "Arrow" (2017-present), see more.

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Jenny Dennison

Stephanie Faracy

Since 1993: "Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates" (2017), "How to Get Away with Murder" (2016-2017; TV), "Devious Maids" (2016; TV), "Bad Teacher" (2011), "Get Him To The Greek" (2010), "Temple Grandin" (2010), "Flightplan" (2005),"Sideways" (20014), see more.

Fun fact: Faracy has had roles in many popular television shows such as "Desperate Housewives," "How I Met Your Mother," "Will & Grace," "Frasier" and "Modern Family" to name a few.

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"Hocus Pocus" 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash

In honor of this cult classic turning twenty-five this year, Freeform held a "Hocus Pocus" cast reunion that fans can watch as part of their 31 Nights Of Halloween lineup.

Take a look at pics from the bash below:

Kenny Ortega (director)

Fun fact: Ortega is the creative mind behind Disney's "High School Musical" trilogy and even directed a handful of episodes of the "Gilmore Girls" television series from 2002-2006.

Vinessa Shaw (Allison) and Amanda Shepard (ghost of Emily)

Thora Birch (Dani)

Kathy Nijamy (Mary Sanderson)

Omri Katz (Max), Thora Birch (Dani) and Vinessa Shaw (Allison)

Other Celebrities In Attendance

Vanessa Hudgens (actress/singer)

Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson and Jordin Sparks (singers)

Sharon Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne (TV personalities)

All 'Then and Now' data sourced from Imdb; Lead photo by Walt Disney Studios & REX/Shutterstock