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31 movies to watch in October: Something Wicked This Way Comes

By Carla Davis

BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 21: Visitors walk among a merry-go-round and a ferris wheel at the annual Christmas market at Alexanderplatz on the market's opening day on November 21, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. Christmas markets are opening across Germany this week in a tradition that dates back centuries. For the next four weeks the Christmas markets, which are usually located on the main square of the hosting town or village, will provide holiday cheer with stalls selling mulled wine, sausages, Christmas ornaments and other delights. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 21: Visitors walk among a merry-go-round and a ferris wheel at the annual Christmas market at Alexanderplatz on the market's opening day on November 21, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. Christmas markets are opening across Germany this week in a tradition that dates back centuries. For the next four weeks the Christmas markets, which are usually located on the main square of the hosting town or village, will provide holiday cheer with stalls selling mulled wine, sausages, Christmas ornaments and other delights. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) /
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For the sixth day of October, we are focusing on another less-intense film, which is not gory or action-packed, and is acceptable for older kids who do not scare easily. Despite all of that, it is still a film that gives me the shivers, and it is a gorgeous treat for the eyes.

Something Wicked This Way Comes was originally written as a screenplay by Ray Bradbury in 1958, but it was shelved due to lack of financing, and Bradbury released it as a novel instead. Given its theme and setting, it’s a perfect movie to watch in October.

Walt Disney Pictures released this dark themed film in 1983, in an effort to branch out from their typical family animation features. Though author Bradbury wanted Christopher Lee to play the role of Mr. Dark, Jonathon Pryce was cast instead to save money, and he did a fine job in the role.

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Something Wicked This Way Comes is set in a small town in Illinois, where young Will Halloway and his rebellious pal Jim Nightshade reside. When the boys hear that Mr. Dark’s Pandemonium Carnival is coming to town, Will is reluctant to attend at first, but his more adventurous friend convinces him to go.

As the boys soon find out, this is no mere fun carnival, something much more ominous is afoot. Mr. Dark’s carnival comes equipped with a magical carousel that can age you, or, if you ride it backwards, make you younger. There is also a frightening mirror maze, and it’s a good idea to avoid the Dust Witch (Pam Grier).

Despite Something Wicked‘s spooky tone, at its heart is the tender father-son story of Will and his father Charles (beautifully played by Jason Robards), and it’s a film steeped in nostalgia. Set in the autumn, it is a perfect movie for the month of October.

Next. Sleepy Hollow. dark

Something Wicked This Way Comes is not currently available to stream, but is available on DVD.

Will you search out Something Wicked This Way Comes to watch this Halloween season? Let us know in the comments section.

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