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Something Wicked This Way Comes

  • 1983
  • PG
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
11K
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Jonathan Pryce, Shawn Carson, and Vidal Peterson in Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
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In a small American town, a diabolical circus and its demonic proprietor prey on the townsfolk.In a small American town, a diabolical circus and its demonic proprietor prey on the townsfolk.In a small American town, a diabolical circus and its demonic proprietor prey on the townsfolk.

  • Director
    • Jack Clayton
  • Writer
    • Ray Bradbury
  • Stars
    • Mary Grace Canfield
    • Richard Davalos
    • Jake Dengel
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jack Clayton
    • Writer
      • Ray Bradbury
    • Stars
      • Mary Grace Canfield
      • Richard Davalos
      • Jake Dengel
    • 109User reviews
    • 69Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations

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    Jonathan Pryce, Shawn Carson, and Vidal Peterson in Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
    Jonathan Pryce, Shawn Carson, Bruce M. Fischer, and Vidal Peterson in Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
    Pam Grier, Jonathan Pryce, and Royal Dano in Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
    Pam Grier and Jason Robards in Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
    Vidal Peterson in Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
    Pam Grier in Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
    Vidal Peterson in Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
    Royal Dano and Sharan Lea in Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
    Diane Ladd and Shawn Carson in Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
    Shawn Carson in Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
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    Cast27

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    Mary Grace Canfield
    Mary Grace Canfield
    • Miss Foley
    Richard Davalos
    Richard Davalos
    • Mr. Crosetti
    Jake Dengel
    • Mr. Tetley
    Jack Dodson
    Jack Dodson
    • Dr. Douglas
    Bruce M. Fischer
    Bruce M. Fischer
    • Mr. Cooger
    Ellen Geer
    Ellen Geer
    • Mrs. Halloway
    Pam Grier
    Pam Grier
    • Dust Witch
    Brendan Klinger
    Brendan Klinger
    • Cooger as a Child
    James Stacy
    James Stacy
    • Ed, The Bartender
    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
    Angelo Rossitto
    Angelo Rossitto
    • Little Person #1
    Peter Risch
    • Little Person #2
    • (as Peter D. Risch)
    Tim T. Clark
    • Teenage Boy
    • Director
      • Jack Clayton
    • Writer
      • Ray Bradbury
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Stephen King wrote a rejected adaptation.
    • Goofs
      Mr. Dark skips both 41 and 51 during the library sequence.
    • 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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    User reviews109

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    8/10
    A movie that has something to say, and not just for the kids.
    This is always touted as a movie for children but not much is mentioned of the way it is also aimed at adults. The narration is skillfully done by Arthur Hill. In the beginning he speaks of his "first look into the fearful needs of the human heart." Maybe it's just me, but that sounds fairly mature. And the theme of the movie, selling ones' soul to the devil is both scary and grown up. And the final theme, the one of love overcoming regret is very adult. Ray Bradbury (Fahrenheit 451 and Martian Chronicle fame) adapted his own story for the screen and did a wonderful job. This movie has a lot of mood and atmosphere too. This is a movie both children and adults can enjoy.
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    • rondine
    • Mar 5, 2000

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 29, 1983 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La foire des ténèbres
    • Filming locations
      • Morrisville, Vermont, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Productions
      • Bryna Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $19,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,400,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,423,555
      • May 1, 1983
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,400,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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