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Something Wicked This Way Comes

PG1h 35m1983Jack Clayton
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 63% · Metacritic 68
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"What would you give a man who could make your deepest dream come true?"

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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Frequently asked questions

What is Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) about?

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?

Who stars in Something Wicked This Way Comes?

Something Wicked This Way Comes stars Jason Robards (Charles Halloway), Jonathan Pryce (Mr. Dark), Diane Ladd (Mrs. Nightshade), Royal Dano (Tom Fury), Vidal Peterson (Will Halloway). The film was directed by Jack Clayton.

How long is Something Wicked This Way Comes?

Something Wicked This Way Comes has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated PG.

Is Something Wicked This Way Comes worth watching?

Something Wicked This Way Comes holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 63. Fans of Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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