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We Lit The Black Flame Candle So You Don’t Have To
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A black flame candle, a July release, and a bedtime story that almost stayed too dark for Disney—this conversation unpacks how Hocus Pocus stumbled into theaters and soared into cult legend. We dig into the real craft behind the charm: practical sets built from the ground up, wire-flying and boom-arm “swoops,” eight-inch broom puppets for long shots, and a wall of trained cats to bring Thackeray Binks to life. With Bette Midler at full power, Sarah Jessica Parker haunting melodies, and Kathy Najimy’s offbeat warmth, the film dances between spooky and silly…
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