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Carnival of Souls

Carnival of Souls

She Escaped Death. Now It Wants Her Back!

19626.91h 18m

Overview

Mary Henry ends up the sole survivor of a fatal car accident through mysterious circumstances. Trying to put the incident behind her, she moves to Utah and takes a job as a church organist. But her fresh start is interrupted by visions of a fiendish man. As the visions begin to occur more frequently, Mary finds herself drawn to the deserted carnival on the outskirts of town. The strangely alluring carnival may hold the secret to her tragic past.

Directed by Herk Harvey
Written by Herk Harvey, John Clifford
Produced by Herk Harvey
Box OfficeBudget: $30K0

Top Cast

Candace Hilligoss

Candace Hilligoss

Mary Henry

Herk Harvey

Herk Harvey

The Man

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Sidney Berger

John Linden

F

Frances Feist

Mrs. Thomas

Art Ellison

Art Ellison

Minister

S

Stan Levitt

Dr. Samuels

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Tom McGinnis

Organ Factory Boss

F

Forbes Caldwell

Organ Factory Worker

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Dan Palmquist

Gas Station Attendant

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Bill de Jarnette

Mechanic

Themes & Keywords

organcar crashb moviefemale protagonistscarepsychotronicorgan musicscaredvisions

About Carnival of Souls

Carnival of Souls is a horror, mystery, fantasy film released in 1962 exploring themes of organ, car crash, b movie, female protagonist, scare, psychotronic. Directed by Herk Harvey, it stars Candace Hilligoss, Herk Harvey, Sidney Berger. Mary Henry ends up the sole survivor of a fatal car accident through mysterious circumstances. Trying to put the incident behind her, she moves to Utah and takes a job as a church organist. But her fresh start is interrupted by visions of a fiendish man. As the visions begin to occur more frequently, Mary finds herself drawn to the deserted carnival on the outskirts of town. The strangely alluring carnival may hold the secret to her tragic past.

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