Something Wicked This Way Comes.

Name: Something Wicked This Way Comes
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Released: 1983-04-29
Duration: 94 min
Cast: Jason Robards, Jonathan Pryce, Diane Ladd, Pam Grier, Royal Dano

The carnival has come to collect.

Two boys investigate a mysterious carnival that arrives in their town overnight. Its proprietor offers adults their deepest wishes, with consequences the boys and a caring father must confront.

63%Tomatometer35 critics · Rotten Tomatoes

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Why it’s a little special

Ray Bradbury's story combines autumn atmosphere with a thoughtful father-and-son relationship.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

This is one of the batch's darker PG selections: death, sinister bargains, frightening transformations, spiders and intense threats to children feature. Best approached as a scary film rather than a light carnival adventure.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Jack Clayton
Starring: Jason Robards, Jonathan Pryce, Diane Ladd, Pam Grier, Royal Dano, Shawn Carson, Vidal Peterson, Mary Grace Canfield, James Stacy
Written by: Ray Bradbury, John Mortimer
Produced by: Peter Douglas
Release date: April 29, 1983
Runtime: 94 minutes
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Studio: Walt Disney Productions
Language: English