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)

Trailer for Something Wicked This Way Comes

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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.

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

11K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 wins & 7 nominations total

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.

Connections
Featured in The Making of 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' (1983)

Soundtracks
Now, When The Dusky Shades Of Night
(uncredited)
Author unknown
Performed by Jason Robards, Ellen Geer, Vidal Peterson and cast

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Featured review

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.