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On this day in 1983 (in the U.S.), a glorious theatrical adaptation of a beloved classic sprang to life with the release of Something Wicked This Way Comes. Directed by Jack Clayton and based on the novel by Ray Bradbury, the film starred Mary Grace Canfield, Ellen Greer, Jason Robards, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In Green Town, Illinois, the twelve year-old boys Will Halloway and Jim Nightshade are neighbors and best friends. Will's father Charles Halloway is an old man and the local librarian while Jim and his mother wait for the return of the return of their father and husband that will never occur. The boys know everyone in town, including their school teacher Miss Foley that misses her beauty and youth; the lonely barber Mr. Crosetti that has no girlfriend or wife; the greedy owner of a cigar store Mr. Tetley that is obsessed with money; and the bartender Ed that has severed arm and leg and dreams on being a football hero. One day, Jim buys a lightning rod from the salesman Tom Fury that tells that a storm is coming. During the night, the boys overhear a mysterious train and they run through the woods to see the arrival but they do not see a living soul. However, they find the Mr. Dark's Pandemonium Carnival ready to be enjoyed and they snoop around. Soon they realize that frustrated and greedy people are vanishing in town and the evil Mr. Dark and the Dust Witch make their dreams come true. In return, Mr. Dark seizes their souls. Now Mr. Dark is seeking them out but Charles Halloway has a journal from his father about the autumn carnival that might be their last chance to defeat the evil."
For the record:
-- EZ
On this day in 1983 (in the U.S.), a glorious theatrical adaptation of a beloved classic sprang to life with the release of Something Wicked This Way Comes. Directed by Jack Clayton and based on the novel by Ray Bradbury, the film starred Mary Grace Canfield, Ellen Greer, Jason Robards, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In Green Town, Illinois, the twelve year-old boys Will Halloway and Jim Nightshade are neighbors and best friends. Will's father Charles Halloway is an old man and the local librarian while Jim and his mother wait for the return of the return of their father and husband that will never occur. The boys know everyone in town, including their school teacher Miss Foley that misses her beauty and youth; the lonely barber Mr. Crosetti that has no girlfriend or wife; the greedy owner of a cigar store Mr. Tetley that is obsessed with money; and the bartender Ed that has severed arm and leg and dreams on being a football hero. One day, Jim buys a lightning rod from the salesman Tom Fury that tells that a storm is coming. During the night, the boys overhear a mysterious train and they run through the woods to see the arrival but they do not see a living soul. However, they find the Mr. Dark's Pandemonium Carnival ready to be enjoyed and they snoop around. Soon they realize that frustrated and greedy people are vanishing in town and the evil Mr. Dark and the Dust Witch make their dreams come true. In return, Mr. Dark seizes their souls. Now Mr. Dark is seeking them out but Charles Halloway has a journal from his father about the autumn carnival that might be their last chance to defeat the evil."
For the record:
- At the 1984 Saturn Awards, the film received an incredible seven nominations in the categories of 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Make-Up,' 'Best Costumes,' 'Best Music,' 'Best Writing,' 'Best Supporting Actor,' and 'Best Fantasy Film.' That evening, folks took home two wins: 'Best Writing' and 'Best Fantasy Film.'
- At the 1984 Hugo Awards, the film received a nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
-- EZ
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