LOS ANGELES — "Hocus Pocus" fans are feeling the spooky season spirit thanks to star Bette Midler posting references to the movies.

Her posts began Oct. 1 with a brief clip of the Spellbook seemingly struggling against being strapped down to a surface. The caption simply read "Tis time."

While many thought she was just announcing the start of the Halloween season, some thought this was a long awaited update for the previously announced "Hocus Pocus 3."

"It’s spooky season!!! …and time for a third movie!" wrote one commenter.

She continued sharing movie references, such as a still shot of the black flame candle from the 1993 cult classic.

In the movie the candle, made from the fat of a hanged man, summons the Sanderson sisters — played by Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy and Midler —

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