Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)

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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?

• Released: 1983-04-29
• Genres: Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
• Runtime: 1h 35m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.5/10 from 219 votes

Directed by Jack Clayton.

Top cast

• Jason Robards as Charles Halloway
• Jonathan Pryce as Mr. Dark
• Diane Ladd as Mrs. Nightshade
• Royal Dano as Tom Fury
• Vidal Peterson as Will Halloway
• Shawn Carson as Jim Nightshade
• Mary Grace Canfield as Miss Foley
• Richard Davalos as Mr. Crosetti
• Jake Dengel as Mr. Tetley
• Jack Dodson as Dr. Douglas

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Something Wicked This Way Comes

• United States: stream on Disney Plus, History Vault
• Canada: stream on Disney Plus
• Australia: stream on Disney Plus

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