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Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) 6.6
In a small American town, a diabolical circus and its demonic proprietor prey on the townsfolk. Director:Jack Clayton |
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Charles Halloway
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Mr. Dark
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Mrs. Nightshade
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Tom Fury
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Vidal Peterson | ... |
Will Halloway
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Shawn Carson | ... |
Jim Nightshade
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Mary Grace Canfield | ... |
Miss Foley
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Richard Davalos | ... |
Mr. Crosetti
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Jake Dengel | ... |
Mr. Tetley
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Dr. Douglas
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Bruce M. Fischer | ... |
Mr. Cooger
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Mrs. Halloway
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Dust Witch
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Brendan Klinger | ... |
Cooger as a Child
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James Stacy | ... |
Ed, The Bartender
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Can two young boys overcome the worst the devil himself can deal out? Wishes are granted, but twisted as only the esteemed Mr. Dark can make them. Based on the Ray Bradbury novel. Written by Mayla Kalrist <mayla@sojourn.com>
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
29 April 1983 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Cos paskudnego tu nadchodzi See more »Box Office
Budget:
$19,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Charles Halloway: Well, I wouldn't count on your mother's answer right now, but I think you are.
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This was the last Disney movie to be released under the "Walt Disney Productions" banner. Later in 1983, the banner was replaced by "Walt Disney Pictures." See more »Goofs
When Jim Nightshade buys the lightning rod with cash and coin, he has a Lincoln Memorial penny, which wasn't minted until 1959. The story is set earlier. See more »Quotes
Will Halloway: If you're a good person, then demons can't harm you, can they? Am I? Am I a good person?Charles Halloway: Well, I wouldn't count on your mother's answer right now, but I think you are.
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This film is well made in all regards; the cast is top-notch, the cinematography and direction drive the tone of the movie, the effects inventive and wonderful (even by late-90's standards) and best of all, the storyline superb.
That said, this is arguably the best film made from any of Ray Bradbury's works. I first read the book years ago as a 13-year-old and remember the images the tale concocted, and the questions about myself that the storyline propose ring as true today from the film as they did then from the page.
Owing much to the casting of the film, the director marvelously weaves the story around the principal leads by allowing a score of tertiary characters to guide the plot's tone, mood and motion. Each person, whether major or minor, is an intriguing part of the tale with their own tale to tell. With great efficiency we understand what drives each of the townspeople, and grow more curious and suspicious as to the background of the carnival folk.
Sympathy -- or contempt -- for each of the characters is developed throughout, and best the film's two supporting actors, Jason Robards and Jonathan Pryce. While neither is exactly cast against type here, both provide a driving stability for the film. The two boys that serve as the film's protagonists do an admirable job in portraying both the fear and delight that is part of youth, and inherent to coming of age.
This movie is a fine example of how an effective thriller can be made without resorting to language, blood, sex, or violence. While I am not all opposed to films that use any or all of those conventions, it is a refreshing change from what is otherwise the norm.
One of the greatest benefits is that the resulting film is one that you can watch with your children, a film that will provide them a healthy scare and stimulate their mind as well. As the film does contain some dark and frightening imagery, it could certainly serve as a source of nightmares for younger children.