The film is set in , but most of it was shot on sound stages in.
In the beginning, they siphon the life from a young child, cast lightning from their hands, and turn Thackery into an immortal cat who remains stuck that way even after they're hanged.
Later, the sunrise arrives, Winifred, Sarah, and Mary all turn to stone with Binx's soul being released from his cat form after the curse is broken.