“In its descriptions of autumn days, in its heartfelt conversations between a father and a son, in the unabashed romanticism of its evil carnival and even in the perfect rhythm of its title, this is a horror movie with elegance.”
When Mr. Dark's Pandemonium Carnival rolls into a sleepy Midwestern town, two boys, Will and Jim are initially beside themselves with excitement. But after an encounter with the sinister Mr Dark (Jonathan Pryce) they come to learn that the carnival has diabolical intentions for the entire town… Adapted from Ray Bradbury’s classic novel of the same name, and with a supporting cast that includes Jason Robards, Pam Grier and Dianne Ladd, Something Wicked This Way Comes, is a chilling blend of thwarted dreams and childhood innocence - and perhaps the finest example the of so-called “Dark Disneys” produced by Uncle Walt in early 80s.
