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Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)

PG · 1983-04-29 · 1h 35m · EN
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What would you give a man who could make your deepest dreams come true?

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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Jack ClaytonDirector
Budget
$20M
Box office
$8.4M

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Top billed cast

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Jason RobardsJason RobardsCharles HallowayJonathan PryceJonathan PryceMr. DarkDiane LaddDiane LaddMrs. NightshadeRoyal DanoRoyal DanoTom FuryVidal PetersonVidal PetersonWill HallowayShawn CarsonShawn CarsonJim NightshadeMary Grace CanfieldMary Grace CanfieldMiss FoleyRichard DavalosRichard DavalosMr. CrosettiJake DengelJake DengelMr. TetleyJack DodsonJack DodsonDr. DouglasBruce M. FischerBruce M. FischerMr. CoogerEllen GeerEllen GeerMrs. Halloway

Keywords

WitchBased on novel or bookDreamClownCarnivalStormBlack magicMazeSpiderGothicElephantCircusLightningChild murderDecapitationSideshowAutumnTarantulaLightning rod

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Fantasy · FamilyTheme affinityWitch · Based On Novel Or Book · DreamNarrative complexityMysteryEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference206938Actor preference57892 · 37587 · 140404

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What is Something Wicked This Way Comes about?

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?

How long is Something Wicked This Way Comes?

Something Wicked This Way Comes has a runtime of 95 minutes.

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