Something Wicked This Way Comes

Apr 29, 1983

1h 35m

★ 6.4

What would you give a man who could make your deepest dreams come true?

Overview

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?

Genres

Fantasy

Mystery

Horror

Production Companies

Walt Disney Productions

Bryna Productions

Something Wicked This Way Comes Trailers

Cast

Charles Halloway

Jason Robards

Mr. Dark

Jonathan Pryce

Mrs. Nightshade

Diane Ladd

Tom Fury

Royal Dano

Will Halloway

Vidal Peterson

Jim Nightshade

Shawn Carson

Miss Foley

Mary Grace Canfield

Mr. Crosetti

Richard Davalos

Mr. Tetley

Jake Dengel

Dr. Douglas

Jack Dodson

Mr. Cooger

Bruce M. Fischer

Mrs. Halloway

Ellen Geer

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