Something Wicked This Way Comes
1983 · 95 MIN · IMDB 6.7 · 11,216 VOTES · DIR. Jack Clayton
Overview
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?
Dialogue Timeline — 824 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:18 ('§ intro.)
00:05:03 Quietly
00:07:47 They're my father's friends right now
00:10:16 - Oh, we're buying a lightning rod, Mom, - Don't make jokes, please
00:13:02 Come on now, You know what they'll do? They'll kill 'em
00:16:33 ('door slams shut)
00:24:47 - What about? - Oh, about when you were small
00:28:21 Your eyes see everything
00:32:27 Ooh, look at this one
00:38:13 Don't you know, Will?
00:41:28 But I'll fix you something real nice
00:44:11 Blame my father if you like, blame me
00:48:38 When you're older?
00:51:34 Stop, Stop it!
00:56:52 ('glass breaking.)
01:03:33 But these boys in particular, they're two of a kind
01:06:14 Come visit me, sir, if you would wish to improve your education
01:11:02 You're wrong, It's here in this library tonight, and can't be spoiled
01:13:34 groaning with midnight despairs, from halfway around the world
01:16:52 Dark and Nightshade's Pandemonium Carnival
01:20:33 so that he may recognize it when it comes again
01:25:10 ...see the mirror of riches beyond wishing
01:28:47 Don't ditch me!
03:00:00 lightning back to the high heavens
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed824
Dialogue density8.7 lines / min
First line00:00:18
Final line03:00:00
Production Record
DirectorJack Clayton
LanguageEnglish
Budget$20,000,000
Revenue$8,400,000
IMDb votes11,216