National Film Vault

FILM NOTES

Hocus Pocus was released by Walt Disney Pictures in July 1993, directed by Kenny Ortega. Though it performed modestly at the box office during its theatrical run, the film found a devoted second life through home video and cable television, becoming a genuine seasonal touchstone for a generation of viewers. Its blend of comedy, mild horror, and practical effects work reflects the particular sensibility of early-1990s family filmmaking, and it has only grown in cultural standing over the decades since.

This cell captures Billy Butcherson in a night exterior setting, his figure emerging against a dark background threaded with foliage. The low ambient light and outdoor composition are characteristic of the film's location work, and Billy Butcherson's presence in the frame makes this a quietly compelling piece for collectors drawn to the more atmospheric corners of the production.