Fantasy ·Mystery ·Thriller · United States of America · 1983 · 1h 35m

Something Wicked This Way Comes

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Director
Jack Clayton
Cast
Jason Robards as Charles Halloway Jonathan Pryce as Mr. Dark Diane Ladd as Mrs. Nightshade Royal Dano as Tom Fury Vidal Peterson as Will Halloway Shawn Carson as Jim Nightshade
Crew
Stephen H. Burum — Director of Photography Barry Mark Gordon — Editor Argyle Nelson Jr. — Editor James Horner — Original Music Composer Ray Bradbury — Screenplay Ray Bradbury — Novel
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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?

Trailer Something Wicked This Way Comes — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
witchdreamsbased on novel or bookelephantlightningcircuschild murdermazespiderclownblack magiccarnival
Key Collaborators
Jack Clayton Director Stephen H. Burum Director of Photography Barry Mark Gordon Editor Argyle Nelson Jr. Editor James Horner Original Music Composer Ray Bradbury Screenplay Ray Bradbury Novel Peter Douglas Producer Richard Macdonald Production Design Ruth Myers Costume Design
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