![]() ![]() Although the movie revolves around the kids trying to banish Winifred and her sisters, it’s hard not to root for the witches, since they’re by far the most interesting characters. That’s precisely what happens 300 years later, when a bunch of kids unwittingly unleash the sisters. In 17th century Salem, a coven of witches called the Sanderson sisters is put to death for sucking the life out of the town’s children, but the oldest sister Winifred (Bette Midler) issues a curse, saying that the sisters will be resurrected if someone lights the black flame candle in their home on Halloween night. It’s hard to find a witch who doesn’t put on Hocus Pocus around Halloween. ![]() Hopefully, as more witchy movies come out, this list and others like it will become more diverse. Mostly, though, it’s because Hollywood itself is still way too white. Partly this is just because the word “witch” comes from Britain, and different magic practitioners around the world have their own terms for what a white English speaker might call a witch. Although witches in real life are a diverse bunch, most Hollywood witches-with a few notable exceptions-have tended to be white. It’s a good time to be a witch, and there’s plenty of cinema to help us celebrate being witchy.Ī quick note on the ranking. Celebrity witches like Pam Grossman and Amanda Yates Garcia have revitalized the arts of astrology, tarot, and ritual, ushering in a new generation of witches. Pagan traditions like Wicca, Traditional Witchcraft, and devotional polytheism are flourishing, with in-person and online communities exploring new ways to venerate nature, bring myths to life, and make magic together. Whatever the draw is, witchcraft itself has enjoyed a revival in recent years. ![]()
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