Something Wicked This Way Comes
“What would you give a man who could make your deepest dream come true?”
Synopsis
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?
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Something Wicked This Way Comes - Jonathan Pryce Jason Robards - Something Wicked is Here
Type: Clip • Published 2024-03-04
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Jason Robards
Charles Halloway
Jonathan Pryce
Mr. Dark
Diane Ladd
Mrs. Nightshade
Royal Dano
Tom Fury
Vidal Peterson
Will Halloway
Shawn Carson
Jim Nightshade
Mary Grace Canfield
Miss Foley
Richard Davalos
Mr. Crosetti
Jake Dengel
Mr. Tetley
Jack Dodson
Dr. Douglas
Bruce M. Fischer
Mr. Cooger
Ellen Geer
Mrs. Halloway
Pam Grier
Dust Witch
Brendan Klinger
Cooger as a Child
James Stacy
Ed the Bartender
Angelo Rossitto
Little Person #1
Peter Risch
Little Person #2
Jill Carroll
Teenage Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 3, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 7, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.42x
-$11.6M deficit
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Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Clayton
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Bradbury
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Something Wicked This Way Comes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.4M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions, Bryna Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Clayton
Ray Bradbury
James Horner
Stephen H. Burum
Barry Mark Gordon, Argyle Nelson Jr.
Kirk Douglas, Peter Douglas
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Clayton
Director
Ray Bradbury
Screenplay
Peter Douglas
Producer
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Stephen H. Burum
Director of Photography
Barry Mark Gordon
Editor
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Editor
Richard Macdonald
Production Design
Ruth Myers
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Something Wicked This Way Comes
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What is Something Wicked This Way Comes about?
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?
Who directed Something Wicked This Way Comes?
Something Wicked This Way Comes was directed by Jack Clayton.
Who stars in Something Wicked This Way Comes?
The principal cast of Something Wicked This Way Comes includes Jason Robards, Jonathan Pryce, Diane Ladd, Royal Dano, Vidal Peterson.
When was Something Wicked This Way Comes released and how long is it?
Something Wicked This Way Comes was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Something Wicked This Way Comes?
Something Wicked This Way Comes had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $8.4M at the worldwide box office (0.42 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Something Wicked This Way Comes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Something Wicked This Way Comes was composed by James Horner.
Is Something Wicked This Way Comes based on a book or true story?
Something Wicked This Way Comes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ray Bradbury".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Something Wicked This Way Comes?
Something Wicked This Way Comes holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).