Something Wicked This Way Comes -- Movie

Synopsis: Set in Green Town, Illinois in the early part of the 20th century, the mysterious Pandemonium Carnival pitches its tents during the dark of night. The carnival begins to fill the deepest needs and darkest desires of the citizens, but for a heavy price.

Synopsis: (from the MCA Walt Disney Home Video liner notes)
One of Ray Bradbury's most popular and intriguing novels of good and evil comes to life in this spine-tingling motion picture. On a grim and gusty October day in Green Town, Illinois, two young boys encounter a terrified man who foretells of danger blowing their way. Soon after, the town is visited by a seductive stranger named Mr. Dark and his Pandemonium Carnival. Terrifying things begin to happen when the adventurous boys stumble onto the carnival's deadly and destructive secret! Beware: Something Wicked This Way Comes... and frightening surprises follow!

Commentary: This is a fairly good adaptation of the Ray Bradbury novel. The film stays close to the spirit of the novel, taking only a few liberties. Engaging and well made.

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