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Something Wicked This Way Comes

Something Wicked This Way Comes

What would you give a man who could make your deepest dream come true?

19836.41h 35m

Overview

In a small American town, a diabolical circus arrives, granting wishes for the townsfolk, but twisted as only the esteemed Mr. Dark can make them. Can two young boys overcome the worst the devil himself can deal out?

Directed by Jack Clayton
Written by Ray Bradbury
Produced by Peter Douglas
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $8.4M

Top Cast

Jason Robards

Jason Robards

Charles Halloway

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

Mr. Dark

Diane Ladd

Diane Ladd

Mrs. Nightshade

Royal Dano

Royal Dano

Tom Fury

Vidal Peterson

Vidal Peterson

Will Halloway

Shawn Carson

Shawn Carson

Jim Nightshade

Mary Grace Canfield

Mary Grace Canfield

Miss Foley

Richard Davalos

Richard Davalos

Mr. Crosetti

Jake Dengel

Jake Dengel

Mr. Tetley

Jack Dodson

Jack Dodson

Dr. Douglas

Themes & Keywords

witchdreamsbased on novel or bookelephantlightningcircuschild murdermazespiderclownblack magiccarnivaldecapitationstormtarantulagothicsideshowautumnlightning rod

About Something Wicked This Way Comes

Something Wicked This Way Comes is a fantasy, mystery, thriller film released in 1983 exploring themes of witch, dreams, based on novel or book, elephant, lightning, circus. Directed by Jack Clayton, it stars Jason Robards, Jonathan Pryce, Diane Ladd. In a small American town, a diabolical circus arrives, granting wishes for the townsfolk, but twisted as only the esteemed Mr. Dark can make them. Can two young boys overcome the worst the devil himself can deal out?

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