Quick Facts
DirectorJack Clayton
Runtime1h 35m · PG
GenresFantasy · Mystery · Thriller
Release1983-04-29
Film
Something Wicked This Way Comes
1983· PG· 1h 35m· Fantasy· Mystery· Thriller
“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?
1983-04-29
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Key Crew
DirectorJack Clayton
ScreenplayRay Bradbury
ProducerPeter Douglas
Director of PhotographyStephen H. Burum
Original Music ComposerJames Horner
EditorArgyle Nelson Jr.
Full cast & crew (25 cast · 19 crew)
Details
Released1983-04-29
Runtime1h 35m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosWalt Disney Productions · Bryna Productions
Budget$20M
Box office$8M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.5/10 · 206 votes
Original languageen
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