Genres Horror Fantasy Mystery
Keywords circus witch based on novel or book lightning child murder dreams maze elephant clown halloween carnival spider black magic decapitation storm tarantula gothic sideshow autumn lightning rod

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?

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Trailer

Director & Writers

Jack Clayton
Jack Clayton
Director
Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury
Screenplay

Cast

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
Mary Grace Canfield
Mary Grace Canfield
Miss Foley
Richard Davalos
Richard Davalos
Mr. Crosetti
Jake Dengel
Jake Dengel
Mr. Tetley
Jack Dodson
Jack Dodson
Dr. Douglas

Recommended Films

The Innocents
The Innocents
1961
Directed by Jack Clayton
The Westing Game
The Westing Game
1997
Starring Diane Ladd
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
1988
Starring Royal Dano
The Devil's Daughter
The Devil's Daughter
1973
Starring Diane Ladd

Appears in Lists

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