Carnival of Souls
“She Escaped Death. Now It Wants Her Back!”
Synopsis
Mary Henry ends up the sole survivor of a fatal car accident through mysterious circumstances. Trying to put the incident behind her, she moves to Utah and takes a job as a church organist. But her fresh start is interrupted by visions of a fiendish man. As the visions begin to occur more frequently, Mary finds herself drawn to the deserted carnival on the outskirts of town. The strangely alluring carnival may hold the secret to her tragic past.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Carnival of Souls ≣ 1962 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-06-22
Top Cast
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Candace Hilligoss
Mary Henry
Herk Harvey
The Man
Sidney Berger
John Linden
Frances Feist
Mrs. Thomas
Art Ellison
Minister
Stan Levitt
Dr. Samuels
Tom McGinnis
Organ Factory Boss
Forbes Caldwell
Organ Factory Worker
Dan Palmquist
Gas Station Attendant
Bill de Jarnette
Mechanic
Steve Boozer
Chip the Man at Juke Box
Pamela Ballard
Dress Sales Lady
Larry Sneegas
Drag Racer
Cari Conboy
Lake Zombie
Karen Pyles
Dress Store Customer
T.C. Adams
Dancing Zombie
Sharon Scoville
Mary's Girlfriend
Mary Ann Harris
Mary's Girlfriend
Release History & Theatrical Window
Lawrence, Kansas
Festival / Special Debut
April 1, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herk Harvey
- Screenplay & Story
- Herk Harvey, John Clifford
- Original Score
- Gene Moore
- Original Title
- Carnival of Souls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Budget
- $30K
- Production Studios
- Harcourt Productions, Centron Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herk Harvey
Herk Harvey, John Clifford
Gene Moore
Maurice Prather
Herbert L. Strock, Dan Palmquist, Bill de Jarnette
Herk Harvey
Department Leadership Roster
Herk Harvey
Director
Herk Harvey
Producer
Herbert L. Strock
Editor
John Clifford
Writer
Maurice Prather
Director of Photography
Gene Moore
Original Music Composer
Dan Palmquist
Editor
Bill de Jarnette
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carnival of Souls
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Carnival of Souls about?
Mary Henry ends up the sole survivor of a fatal car accident through mysterious circumstances. Trying to put the incident behind her, she moves to Utah and takes a job as a church organist. But her fresh start is interrupted by visions of a fiendish man. As the visions begin to occur more frequently, Mary finds herself drawn to the deserted carnival on the outskirts of town. The strangely alluring carnival may hold the secret to her tragic past.
Who directed Carnival of Souls?
Carnival of Souls was directed by Herk Harvey.
Who stars in Carnival of Souls?
The principal cast of Carnival of Souls includes Candace Hilligoss, Herk Harvey, Sidney Berger, Frances Feist, Art Ellison.
When was Carnival of Souls released and how long is it?
Carnival of Souls was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Carnival of Souls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carnival of Souls was composed by Gene Moore.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Carnival of Souls?
Carnival of Souls holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).