Something Wicked This Way Comes
Seen it?1983 | 95 min | Fantasy, Mystery, Horror
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved House on Haunted Hill, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: scary moments. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$8 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 208K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jack Clayton
- Jason RobardsCharles Halloway
- Jonathan PryceMr. Dark
- Diane LaddMrs. Nightshade
- Royal DanoTom Fury
- Vidal PetersonWill Halloway
- Shawn CarsonJim Nightshade
- Mary Grace CanfieldMiss Foley
- Richard DavalosMr. Crosetti
- Jake DengelMr. Tetley
- Jack DodsonDr. Douglas