USA,
1983, 95 min
Directed by:
Jack ClaytonScreenplay:
Ray BradburyCinematography:
Stephen H. BurumComposer:
James HornerCast:
Jason Robards, Jonathan Pryce, Diane Ladd, Royal Dano, Vidal Peterson, Shawn Carson, Mary Grace Canfield, Jake Dengel, Ellen Geer, Pam Grier, Phil Fondacaro (more)Plots(1)
On a grim and gusty October day, two young boys encounter a distressed 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! (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
The Saturn Awards
- 1984 - Best Fantasy Film
- 1984 - Ray Bradbury (Best Writing)
- 1984 - Jonathan Pryce (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1984 - James Horner (Best Music)
- 1984 - Ruth Myers (Best Costumes)
- 1984 - Gary Liddiard, James R. Scribner (Best Make-Up)
- 1984 - Lee Dyer (Best Special / Visual Effects)
Avoriaz International Fantastic Film Festival
- 1984 - Jack Clayton (Grand Prize)