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Turn your baseball caps sideways to pass as either a rap singer or a New Kid on the Block, because here in the UK it's officially All Hallows Eve and therefore time to watch Hocus Pocus!

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There are lots of little known “holidays” on the calendar, and Thursday is one of them: National Black Cat Appreciation Day.

Also known as Black Cat Day, Aug. 17 has been dedicated to the raven-furred felines since 2011. Although they are commonly associated with bad luck, there are many reasons to love them.

The black cat’s tie to witchcraft began in the Middle Ages. More recent connections to pop culture witchcraft include Binx from the movie “Hocus Pocus” in 1993 and Salem from the television series “Sabrina the Teenage Witch.”

However, other countries believe black cats are good omens. Great Britain’s superstition is that black cats bring good luck, and Germany believes a black cat crossing your path will bring prosperity. Japanese culture encourages young women to own black cats to increase their chances at romance.

Black cats have an excess of melanin, which can make their black fur appear “rusty” brown in the sunlight. It also causes the yellow pigment in their eyes. The dark fur has been shown by research to fight off certain diseases.

So whether you spend August 17 watching an episode of “Felix the Cat,” petting your furry friend or just visiting the Glacial Lakes Humane Society to see its assortment of black cats, be sure to do your part in recognizing National Black Cat Appreciation Day.

As part of the day, black cat owners are encouraged to use social media to show off their pets and prove black cats make as good a pet as cats of any other hue.

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Meanwhile, Katz ended up playing the role of Max perfectly, and it didn't hurt that he already had a bit of a spooky background after starring in the '90s series "Eerie, Indiana" (via IMDb). In 2018, Katz opened up about the role (via E!). "I would've never imagined it in my life. It was a great movie to make, I guess I just didn't know it would have such a cult following. It's a trip. It's a really big trip." Now, "Hocus Pocus" has become so popular that Disney has even greenlit a sequel set for 2022 (via Variety).

Read More: https://www.thelist.com/269545/what-allison-from-hocus-pocus-looks-like-today/?utm_campaign=clip

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Talk about a rarity! Just acquired this lot of “Eerie, Indiana” kids meal toys still in their original bags. This show starred Omri Katz (Hocus Pocus) as a kid documenting his life in the strange town of Eerie. One of my favorites as a kid! Both Wendy’s and Jack in the Box did kids meal premiums for this show, but otherwise it’s simply a cult favorite to many people that fell under the radar. The first version of the show was so good they rebooted it as “The Other Dimension” in the late 90’s, but it met a quick fate. Part of me wishes I found loose versions so I’m not so tempted to open them.

#eerieindiana #eerieindianatvshow #omrikatz #maxdenison #kidstv #90skid #cultclassic #kidsmealtoys #foodpremium #wendys #jackinthebox #mintinbag #scarystories #areyouafraidofthedark #eerie #indiana #aheadofitstime #nbc #cbs #disneychannel #theotherdimension

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Can we please pause for a moment and talk about how this episode description for #EerieIndiana is NEXT LEVEL? It’s also a bonkers episode in an already bonkers show. It has guest stars John Astin (Gomez Addams!) and Claude Akins. AND it’s the episode starring Omri Katz and @jasonmarsden, who later went on to to be Max and Binx (respectively) in the best Halloween movie ever, Hocus Pocus. IT IS MADE OF WONDERFUL.

Eerie, Indiana is, in my humble opinion, the best kids horror show ever—better than Goosebumps by far, weirder and funnier than Are You Afraid of the Dark, and it has higher production values than X Files. It’s on Prime through the end of February. Binge it while you can.

(I’m not joking about the X Files crack. They just equated “spooky” with “dark.”) #television #horrortv

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Max Dennison wasn't always Max Dennison.
He once had another life.
Another family.
But his memories of before are fractured and he doesn't have a clear memory before he woke up in LA.
But with after the events of Halloween his nightmares have revealed new memories. As does the mysterious boy who shows up soon after.
Will he find out his true identity?
Will the boy lead to answers or more questions?
And will he get his answers before time runs out?

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We’ve been watching Eerie Indiana most of the day so far and now I’m half tempted to get the accursed Disney+ so we can watch So Weird again 👀

So far I’ve seen deputy Andy Brennan over and over again, recognized Tony Jay on voice alone in the mummy episode (I was like FROLLO?!), saw bby Tobey Maguire, and now Max Headroom lmao

Y'know, in addition to the initial shock of it starring Max from Hocus Pocus.

Jason Marsden now?! Gat dam

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Do you remember the television show Eerie Indiana?
— Hollye Carroll (@hcarroll138) November 16, 2020

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Anyone else watch Eerie, Indiana as a kid? Max was the lead in that too.https://t.co/kUzfAkVd6S
— Movies 4 Dayz (@MoviesDayz) November 15, 2020

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Oops! Did we forget to mention that Hocus Pocus's Omri Katz was also in the excellent Eerie Indiana? pic.twitter.com/mPhX0fsJtz
— 37 Disney Street (@37DisneyStreet) November 7, 2020

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For some reason, we're watching a lot of Eerie, Indiana in this household after watching Hocus Pocus last month.😄
— John Larriva (@vialjarhorn) November 9, 2020

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Omri Katz debería tener más reconocimiento por esto y por Eerie, Indiana. https://t.co/146qYIF7Fa
— La archivista (@LaArchivista) November 1, 2020

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llevo toda mi vida enamorada de max dennison de hocus pocus pic.twitter.com/Q697qJcOuk
— ayelén ♡ (@bekindyelf) October 31, 2020

Ustedes ven al de hocus pocus y yo veo al de Eerie indiana https://t.co/2GevbIt8cp
— el semental italiano (@luciano_gmez66) November 1, 2020

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That’s cool! Hocus Pocus on Halloween was a annual guarantee here. Ooh did you have Eerie, Indiana in Australia?
— Neha | No #NaNo for me this year🤷‍♀️ (@NehaYazmin) November 1, 2020

Never heard of this series before, just googled it, said it appeared on Fox Kids
— Caroline_RavenSlayer (@fallon_flame) November 1, 2020

It had the actor from Hocus Pocus😊
— Neha | No #NaNo for me this year🤷‍♀️ (@NehaYazmin) November 1, 2020

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I still hope that one day I’ll be able to bang Max Dennison in the exact form he was in Hocus Pocus.
— Matthew Shaw (@MatthewshawShaw) November 1, 2020

Total teenage crush for me - that and Eerie, Indiana!
— Carley Tauchert Hutchins (@carleytauchert) November 1, 2020

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Omri Katz was a known TV star when he landed the role of Max ‘the virgin who lit the black flame candle’ Dennison.

At the time Omri was best known for appearing in Dallas and cult TV series Eerie Indiana. After Hocus Pocus, he appeared in a series of bit parts on TV before eventually deciding to retire in the early noughties.

Omri is now 44 and works as a hairdresser in LA which looking back at his bouncy 90s hair makes total sense.

He also runs a cannabis culture shop called The Mary Danksters. He is in a long-term relationship with Michelle Watters and re-joined the witches at a special live event this week.

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@HorrorQueers Enjoyed the Hocus Pocus episode! I really recommend you guys check out ‘Eerie Indiana’ though. It’s a brilliant show which still holds up & also stars Jason Marsden (Cat Binx)
— GΔZ WILLIAMS (@Gazzz_Williams) October 29, 2020

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Oddly enough, I think I finally won something. https://t.co/oBkJWPjsMl
— Thora Birch (@1107miss) October 30, 2020

It's to bad Omri Katz retired he was great in Eerie Indiana to. I'd love to see him cameo in the sequel
— gregory o'mahony (@gregoryomahony1) October 30, 2020

Holy crap! I just realized that's who he is. *hangs head in shame*
— Sarah 😎 (@xosarahMxo) October 30, 2020

Eerie Indiana was so good
— gregory o'mahony (@gregoryomahony1) October 30, 2020

I know, right? Hence why I'm ashamed I just realized that's him. lol
— Sarah 😎 (@xosarahMxo) October 30, 2020

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VERY ready for Halloween.
The Big Humans made me watch Hocus Pocus.
MumL says Omri Katz was like, such a babe in the '90s. She keeps banging on about something called 'Eerie Indiana'. *yawn* pic.twitter.com/VTzGkhMGOE
— Film Studies Bébé (@bebe_film) October 30, 2020

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Tonight's date night tv was Hocus Pocus and a couple episodes of Eerie, Indiana. I miss the 90s. pic.twitter.com/JTRC4UzgTA
— Kelly from Buffalo (@tomgirl571) October 31, 2020

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Sure, she’s the #QueenOfChristmas but who do we need to put a spell on to hear @MariahCarey’s version of “Come Little Children” ?? #HocusPocus 🎃 https://t.co/bkdLbyvVIp
— Return to Eerie, Indiana (@eerieindianapod) October 31, 2020

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Okay. I’m about to admit yeah... I just watched hocus pocus for the first time ever... and I don’t get the hype. Was too slow for me. THERE I SAID IT! Come at me!!
— pumpKYM 🎃 (@kymmieakiss) October 31, 2020

I loved Eerie Indiana as a kid, so, might explain why I liked the film. BTW, love the new Twitter name. 🥰
— Graeme Gilchrist (@graemegilchrist) October 31, 2020

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Inmediatamente lo ves a Mashar Teller (su nombre en la serie) y dices que bacan era Eerie Indiana.
— Enrique C.B. (@jecb_83) October 31, 2020

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While watching Hocus Pocus the show Eerie, Indiana came into my head, naturally. And thanks to IMDb #eerieIndiana
— Nicole Castillo (@omytalkingbird) October 31, 2020

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Just 19 episodes of Eerie Indiana and Hocus Pocus - yet Omri Katz will be one of those names I remember when I'm old and senile.
— Alex J Ghoul (@AlexJCall) November 1, 2020

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Being forced to watch Hocus Pocus by a woman.
— Gorgonzola Man (@gorganzolaman1) November 1, 2020

If you didn’t watch it when you were a kid, it stinks. Turn on Eerie, Indiana when she goes to the bathroom and see if she just doesn’t notice
— tiredtirefire (@tiredtirefire) November 1, 2020

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SISTAAAAAHS!! We hope you’re enjoying our seasonal #HocusPocus bonus episode with the fabulous @lipglossjill of @pointhorrorpod and @clubstarshaped fame!! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! 🎃 • #eerieindiana #halloween #horrormovies #omrikatz #witches #sandersonsisters #halloweenmovie #disney

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Turn your baseball caps sideways to pass as either a rap singer or a New Kid on the Block, because here in the UK it's officially All Hallows Eve and therefore time to watch Hocus Pocus!

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It's Halloween, and it's a full moon, and that means it's time to watch Hocus Pocus, and share your Hocus Pocus/Eerie crossover fanworks!

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It's Halloween, and it's a full moon, and that means it's time to watch Hocus Pocus, and share your Hocus Pocus/Eerie crossover fanworks!

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After moving to Salem, Mass., teenager Max Dennison (Omri Katz) explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and their new friend, Allison (Vinessa Shaw). After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy) who used to live in the house. Now, with the help of a magical cat, the kids must steal the witches' book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal.

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without giving your age, name three of your earliest crushes...

i clearly loved curtains. one of these men, kim seokjin has flirted with.
fact. https://t.co/zeUhL67aPv pic.twitter.com/gNd8EHCLak
— caz ⁷ 🌙 ᴮᴱ; (@bangtanbankrupt) October 28, 2020

MAX! 😍
— 𝚔𝚊𝚝 ✨ (@uhhuh_listenboy) October 28, 2020

hocus pocus and eerie indiana 🙌🏼
— caz ⁷ 🌙 ᴮᴱ; (@bangtanbankrupt) October 28, 2020

Oh God Caz, you just gave me whiplash.
— 𝚔𝚊𝚝 ✨ (@uhhuh_listenboy) October 28, 2020

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If you do not watch "Hocus Pocus" with Omri Katz aka the most underrated actor of modern times I dunno what too tell you.
— Styxhexenhammer666 (@Styx666Official) October 27, 2020

More of an Eerie, Indiana man, myself.
— R.G. Jackson (@MrRGJackson) October 28, 2020

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Friend: What’re your plans for October?
Me: pic.twitter.com/zvBC8QcXkW
— Prime Video (@PrimeVideo) October 4, 2020

Omri Katz is the same boy from Eerie Indiana🎃
— Kiki🎃 (@KikiLoika) October 29, 2020

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One must go, Millennial Halloween nostalgia edition pic.twitter.com/HftJ0CajtO
— Arthur Chu (@arthur_affect) October 27, 2020

This is legit the hardest I've come across yet. I wanted to say Hocus Pocus but my childhood crush from Eerie Indiana is in there and I'd die for the cat, so I am voting off Nightmare. 100% my aesthetic but I don't have any meaningful emotional attachment to it.
— Sabrina 'Bloodthirsty Water Nymph' 🌊 Fair (@azariie) October 27, 2020

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Hocus Pocus

This is one of those films you can only appreciate if you accept its absurdity and don’t take it seriously. Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker run with the roles of the Sanderson sisters. Also liked the kid from Eerie, Indiana playing against type. Odd but fun. pic.twitter.com/Sg57Lg12AH
— Gershon Rabinowitz (@GershOnline) October 27, 2020

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As Disney goes, it's better than Halloweentown, Mr Boogedy or Don't Look Under The Bed.
It's trash but it's not OFFENSIVE trash like The fucking Lion King 🤢🤮 or Pocahontas😕😬.
Pros: the divine Miss M, Omri fresh from Eerie Indiana, SJP's greatest performance.
— Dylan Keeling (@MrDylanKeeling) October 26, 2020

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Hocus Pocus is trending, which reminds me of Omri Katz, which in turn reminds me of the 90's classic #EerieIndiana. @joedante I still watch Eerie every Halloween without fail. #aheadofitstime
— Luke (@LukasROAR) October 26, 2020

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I’ve really enjoyed your Halloween picks this month. You led me down a bingeing tangent with last week’s pick... “Hocus Pocus” (Omri Katz and Jason Marsden) inspired me rewatch “Eerie Indiana”, which has been a lot of fun leading up to Halloween. 🎃
— Death Vulture (@jaaronwalter) October 26, 2020

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While I get ready to visit the river, I’m listening to episode 2 of @ReelMagicPod ! It’s fun to contemplate the intersection of the occult with pop culture.
— DitzyDruid (@ditzydruid) October 24, 2020

Finishing this episode. @ReelMagicPod - YES!!! Eerie Indiana was amazing! I miss it. Watched it every Saturday morning with my mother.
— DitzyDruid (@ditzydruid) October 25, 2020

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Omri Katz is key. The only logical explanation for its status is displaced affection: affection rightfully belonging to the Eerie Indiana movie we were denied.
— Tentacled Sentient Flicks (@20thCFlicks) October 21, 2020

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You guys might enjoy Max aka Omri Katz more outside of Hocus Pocus in a series called Eerie Indiana. It was basically X-Files meets The Adventures of Pete and Pete. It's on Amazon Prime right now and I've been enjoying it.
— Bootleg Boogedy (@hojukoolander) October 21, 2020

I've heard good things about that!
— Michael May (@michaelmaycomix) October 21, 2020

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The most unforgivable thing in 2020 is how Hocus Pocus has somehow become unavoidable after 27 years of rightful "yeah it's fine" status.
— Brian "Horror" Collins (@BrianWCollins) October 21, 2020

I can’t help but notice all of your replies are from people who have never been middle school girls.
— Letty Leal Evans (@theillumiletty) October 22, 2020