Carnival of Souls (1998)
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- R
- 1h 27min
- Drama, Horror
- 21 Aug 1998 (USA)
- Movie
A young girl witnesses the brutal rape and murder of her mother by a circus clown and begins to have nightmares when the carnival comes back to town when she is an adult.
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Cast
| Bobbie Phillips | ... |
Alex Grant
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| Shawnee Smith | ... |
Sandra Grant
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| Larry Miller | ... |
Louis Seagram
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| Paul Johansson | ... |
Michael
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| Cleavant Derricks | ... |
Sid
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| Henry G. Sanders | ... |
Officer Soby
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| Brendan Dillon | ... |
Henry
(as Brendan Thomas Dillion)
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Anna K. McKown | ... |
Elaine
(as Anna Kristin McKown)
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| Raquel Beaudene | ... |
Young Alex
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Tiffanie Ann Taylor | ... |
Young Sandra
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| Joseph S. Griffo | ... |
Photographer
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| Robert LaSardo | ... |
Candyman
(as Robert A. LaSardo)
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Mark Paskell | ... |
Clown
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| Ellen Albertini Dow | ... |
Mrs. Meltzer
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| Andrew Craig | ... |
Worker
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| Michael Phenicie | ... |
Dr. Goldfine
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| Wendy Worthington | ... |
Receptionist
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| Brent Hinkley | ... |
Cop
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Sidney Berger | ... |
Cop
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| J.B. Abajian | ... |
Carnival Demon with Cane (uncredited)
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Seth Bailey | ... |
Hobo Clown (uncredited)
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| Mark J. Ferreri | ... |
Bar Patron at Table (uncredited)
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| James Gregory | ... |
Headless demon (uncredited)
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| Jaime Peralta | ... |
Boyfriend (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Adam Grossman | ||
Written by
| John Clifford | ... | (story "Carnival of Souls") |
| Adam Grossman | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Mark Amin | ... | executive producer |
| Sean C. Barnes | ... | associate producer |
| Wes Craven | ... | executive producer |
| Phillip B. Goldfine | ... | co-producer |
| Lisa Harrison | ... | producer |
| Lisa Harrison | ... | producer |
| Anthony Hickox | ... | co-executive producer |
| Michael L. Meltzer | ... | producer |
| Robert Lansing Parker | ... | line producer (as Lansing Parker) |
| Peter Soby Jr. | ... | producer |
Music by
| Andrew Rose | ||
Cinematography by
| Christopher Baffa | ||
Editing by
| David Handman | ||
Casting By
| Betsy Fels | ||
Production Design by
| Aaron Osborne | ||
Art Direction by
| Erin Cochran | ||
Set Decoration by
| Chris Davis | ||
| Christine Davis | ... | (as Chris Davis) |
Costume Design by
| Michele Michel | ||
Makeup Department
| Lori Ann Baker | ... | key hair stylist (as Lori Baker) |
| Susan Reiner | ... | key makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Kern Horriwitz | ... | second assistant director |
| Ian Kessner | ... | director: reshoots |
| Gabriel Kramer | ... | first assistant director: second unit |
| Jodi Lowry | ... | second second assistant director |
| Maria Perez | ... | first assistant director |
| Sarah Valentine | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Christopher Cookson | ... | set dresser |
| Fred D'Amico | ... | set dresser |
| Sam Dean | ... | propmaker |
| Kevin Farrell | ... | illustrator / storyboard artist |
| Russ Herpich | ... | sculptor |
| Steve Krynicki | ... | scenic artist |
| Angela O'Neill | ... | property master |
| Steve Salazar | ... | carpenter |
Sound Department
| Bryan Du Toit | ... | boom operator (as Bryan Dutoit) |
| David Hakim | ... | sound editor |
| Jason G. Maltz | ... | sound |
| Peggy McAffee | ... | sound designer / sound effects |
| Carey Milbradt | ... | sound editor |
| Kerri Wilson | ... | supervising sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Mike Bartak | ... | special effects technician |
| Norman Cabrera | ... | special effects makeup |
| Earl Ellis | ... | special effects makeup |
| Bart Mixon | ... | special effects makeup (as Bart J. Mixon) |
| James Rohland | ... | special effects makeup |
| David Waine | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Chris Walkowiak | ... | special effects technician |
Visual Effects by
| Vicki Galloway-Weimer | ... | visual effects producer: CafeFX (as Vicki Galloway Weimer) |
| David Fred Masselink | ... | optical effects line-up |
| Tommy Williamson | ... | visual effects supervisor (as Tom Williamson) |
| Christopher Dusendschon | ... | in-show optical process and effects compositor: THDX (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Kurt Bryant | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Thomas Dewier | ... | additional stunts (as Tom Dewier) / stunt coordinator |
| Maria R. Kelly | ... | stunt double: Alex |
| Mark Orrison | ... | additional stunts |
| José Ignacio Álvarez | ... | stunt double: Louis |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ayesa Adams | ... | camera loader |
| Saeed Adyani | ... | still photographer |
| Etienne Andlau | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Star Barry | ... | electrician |
| Michael P. Catanzarite | ... | key grip |
| D.R. Curtis | ... | electrician |
| Pat Flynn | ... | best boy grip |
| Daniel H. Goldstein | ... | electrician |
| Michael Karasick | ... | gaffer (as Mike Karasick) |
| Vince Palomino | ... | key grip |
| Jason Popieniuck | ... | best boy electric |
| Gregory White | ... | first assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Allyn Weeks | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Lis Bothwell | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Lawrence Quon | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Kimberly Lynn | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Joel C. High | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kimberly Weeks | ... | script supervisor: second unit |
Transportation Department
| Richard Rollison | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Brian Berkenfeld | ... | unit publicist |
| Deborah Ann Henderson | ... | production manager: Trimark |
| Kate Kelly | ... | production assistant |
| Heather Kwiecinski | ... | production coordinator |
| Maeve Mannion | ... | production accountant |
| Brian McMillan | ... | head animal trainer |
| Curtis A. Miller | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Susan E. Walter | ... | production assistant |
| Cathy Ziehl | ... | assistant coordinator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Trimark Pictures (1998) (United States) (theatrical)
- High Fliers Films (1998) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Argentina Video Home (1999) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Edivídeo (1999) (Portugal) (VHS)
- H.O.M. Vision (1999) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Trimark Home Video (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- Scanbox Entertainment (2000) (Finland) (VHS)
- Vértice 360 (2001) (Spain) (VHS)
- Scanbox Entertainment (2002) (Finland) (DVD)
- Highlight Video (Germany) (VHS)
- Tubi TV (2020) (United States) (video)
Special Effects
- Mixon & Ellis FX (special effects make-up)
- Ultimate Effects (mechanical special effects)
Other Companies
- Axium Casting Agency (extra casting)
- C.A.S.T. Security (security)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera cranes)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Distinctive Caterers (catering)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The eleven year-old girl Alex Grant witnesses her mother being raped and killed at home by the carnival clown Louis Seagram. Many years later, Alex works with her younger sister Sandra Grant in the Mermaid Inn that was owned by their mother. Out of the blue, Alex is attacked by Louis that was hidden in the backseat of her car on the day of the anniversary of the death of her mother. She struggles with Louis and drives her car into the sea to protect her sister. Then she swims back to the shore on the area of a carnival. From this moment on, Alex has nightmares and daydreams with Louis. What is happening with Alex? Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Candace Hilligoss, star of the original 1962 movie, saw it and hated it. She warned that if anyone ever sees the words "A film by Adam Grossman" in the beginning, they should run for the exit. She also blamed producer Wes Craven for putting his "signature crap" all over it, saying he should be "hung up by his thumbs at Hollywood and Vine for fans to stone, because he so devastated the intent of the original." She also thought it was ridiculous that they kept promoting the fact that star Bobbie Phillips was from Showgirls (1995) because that movie was so awful. Hilligoss said she saw Showgirls but didn't remember which "nude" Phillips was. "I didn't recognize her. Maybe because now she has clothes on." See more » |
| Goofs | When Michael lifts up Alex's skirt to rip the legs off of her pantyhose, the back of her hose is already torn open despite that the sex scene is just beginning. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in On the Wings of a Dove (2005). See more » |
| Quotes |
Alex Grant:
I've been seeing things, things that can't be real. See more » |