Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) — Screenplay
Two small-town boys must outwit a sinister carnival owner whose magical acts grant twisted wishes, or lose their souls to his evil circus.
- Written by
- Ray Bradbury
- Genre
- Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
- Length
- 123 pages
A masterclass in atmosphere and dread, Bradbury's script builds a slow-burn horror that creeps into a nostalgic small-town world. Study how he uses lyrical dialogue and vivid sensory details to make the supernatural feel tangible, while the boys' brave, believable friendship grounds the escalating fantasy.
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