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Something Wicked This Way Comes

1983, Movie, PG, 94 mins

SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES
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The talents of the wonderful Jonathan Pryce are wasted in this poor adaptation of Ray Bradbury's tale of fantasy and the supernatural. Pryce stars as Mr. Dark, the mysterious and sinister owner of a traveling carnival that comes to a small Illinois town in the early 20th century and immediately enthralls the townsfolk. Most of the people in this small town have unfulfilled dreams or wishes for a better life, which Mr. Dark can give to them, but only if they join his dark cir... read more leave a comment
Year: 1983
Rated PG

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Cast
Jason Robards Jr.: Charles Halloway
Jonathan Pryce: Mr. Dark
Diane Ladd: Mrs. Nightshade
Pam Grier: Dust Witch
Royal Dano: Tom Fury
Vidal Peterson: Will Halloway

 

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