In the tradition of Disney live-action comedy classics, three 17th century witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy) are in for a devil of a time when their restless spirits are accidentally conjured up on Halloween Night, in present-day Salem, Massachusetts. Banished 300 years ago for practicing their sorcery, this trio of triple-threat demons vowed to one day reappear — and now they’re back — weaving an outrageous web of comedy and chaos.

Hungry to pick up where they left off, this tricky trio must surmount still one more hurdle in order to guarantee their immortality. However, the things they need are the same things that stand in their way: Young Max Dennison (Omri Katz) , his little sister Dani (Thora Birch), and the beautiful Allison (Vinessa Shaw), three kids with the power to make or break the witch’s spell.

In the meantime, with eye of newt, toe of frog, wool of bat, and tongue of dog (and a talking cat named Binx) , this newly materialized ménage are brewing the perfect recipe for fun and excitement as they plot to bring the whole town of Salem under their dubious spell, in Walt Disney Pictures’ new live-action comedy/adventure Hocus Pocus.

A Walt Disney Pictures presentation, Hocus Pocus is directed by Kenny Ortega from a screenplay by Mick Garris and Neil Cuthbert and a story by David Kirschner and Mick Garris. The producers are David Kirschner and Steven Haft. The co-producer is Bonnie Bruckheimer. Ralph Winter serves as the executive producer and Mick Garris the co-executive producer. Buena Vista Pictures distributes.