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25th
Anniversary Screening!
35mm print!
Walt Disney’s SOMETHING
WICKED THIS WAY COMES
(US,
PG, 1983, 95 min)
Based on the
classic tale by Ray Bradbury, this was the last Disney
movie released under the “Walt Disney Productions”
banner. In a small American town, two young boys (quiet Will
Halloway and somewhat rebellious Jim Nightshade) enjoy the
ever-shortening days of autumn. When the boys hear about a
strange traveling carnival from a lightning rod salesman, they decide
to see what the fuss is all about. Will is fearful because he
knows that most carnivals end their tours after Labor Day.
When the ominous Mr. Dark, (Jonathan Pryce) rides into town on a dark
midnight, setting up his massive carnival in a matter of seconds, the
boys are both thrilled and terrified. Before long, the forces
of evil are manifesting from the haunting melodies of the
carousel. Mr. Dark has a devilish ability to grant wishes,
which he uses to his advantage and intends to seize more innocent souls
to damn. When he realizes that the boys have discovered his
secret, he sets about tracking them down. Aided by Will’s
father (Jason Robards), it will take all the wit and hope of the two
boys to save their families and friends.
Viewer’s
Guide: Mild violence and some scary images.
SCREENINGS - Saturday at 1:15 p.m & Sunday at 1:15 p.m.
SEE THE TRAILER
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