Hocus Pocus is a 1993 American fantasy comedy film[4] that follows a villainous comedic trio of witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy) who are inadvertently resurrected by a virgin teenage boy (Omri Katz) in Salem, Massachusetts, on Halloween night. The film is directed by Kenny Ortega and written by Neil Cuthbert and Mick Garris. The film was released in the United States on July 16, 1993, by Walt Disney Pictures. Upon its release, it received mixed to negative reviews from film critics and was not a box office success, possibly losing Disney around $16.5 million during its theatrical run. However, largely through many annual airings on Disney Channel and Freeform (formerly ABC Family) all throughout the month of October, Hocus Pocus has been rediscovered by audiences, resulting in a yearly spike in home media sales of the film every Halloween season.[5] The annual celebration of Halloween has helped make the film a cult classic.[6][7] A sequel, Hocus Pocus 2, was written by Jen D'Angelo and directed by Anne Fletcher. On September 30, 2022, it debuted on Disney+.

Critters 3 is a 1991 American science fiction comedy horror film and the third installment of the Critters franchise, directed by Kristine Peterson. It marked Leonardo DiCaprio's film debut. Cary Elwes mentioned on the commentary for the uncut edition DVD of Saw 3D that he passed on the role of Josh. It was shot simultaneously with its sequel, Critters 4. Unlike the first two films, it does not take place in the town of Grover's Bend