{"product_id":"something-wicked-this-way-comes-1983-movie-poster-daybill","title":"SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES (1983) Movie Poster, Daybill","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES (1983) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Starring Jason Robards, Jonathan Pryce, Diane Ladd, Pam Grier, Directed by Jack Clayton is in Very Fine Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Poster and Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e This \u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Daybill Movie Poster\u003c\/strong\u003e is presented in Very Fine Condition, 2 Daybill folds as issued, minor fold and handling wear, and some foxing on the back but doesn't show through, otherwise this poster presents in excellent condition with a colourful clean presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Synopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Wicked This Way Comes (1983)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dark fantasy horror film produced by Walt Disney Productions and based on the celebrated novel by acclaimed American author \u003cstrong\u003eRay Bradbury\u003c\/strong\u003e. Directed by \u003cstrong\u003eJack Clayton\u003c\/strong\u003e, the film stars \u003cstrong\u003eJason Robards\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Pryce\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDiane Ladd\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePam Grier\u003c\/strong\u003e in a mysterious tale about an apparently ordinary American town that falls under the spell of a sinister travelling carnival. Blending supernatural horror, childhood adventure and psychological fantasy, it remains one of Disney's most atmospheric and unusual productions of the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story takes place in the small Midwestern community of Green Town, Illinois, during the 1930s. Two twelve-year-old boys, Will Halloway (Vidal Peterson) and Jim Nightshade (Shawn Carson), are best friends who are eagerly anticipating their futures and the excitement of growing up. Their ordinary lives take an extraordinary turn when a mysterious carnival arrives in town during the autumn. Known as \u003cstrong\u003eCooger \u0026amp; Dark's Pandemonium Carnival\u003c\/strong\u003e, the travelling attraction promises entertainment, unusual spectacles and the fulfilment of people's deepest wishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first, the carnival appears to offer something wonderful to the townspeople. However, Will and Jim soon discover that there is something deeply disturbing about its attractions and performers. The carnival's mysterious proprietor, \u003cstrong\u003eMr Dark\u003c\/strong\u003e (Jonathan Pryce), possesses an extraordinary ability to understand people's hidden desires, fears and regrets. Rather than granting wishes out of kindness, he uses those weaknesses to gain control over his victims, offering them the things they most desperately want in exchange for their souls and freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the carnival's sinister performers is the Dust Witch (Pam Grier), a mysterious and frightening figure who helps Mr Dark locate and manipulate his intended victims. Mr Cooger (Bruce M. Fischer) is another of the carnival's unsettling characters, while Royal Dano plays Tom Fury, a lightning-rod salesman whose warnings provide an early indication of the danger surrounding the travelling attraction. As the carnival begins transforming the lives of Green Town's residents, the two boys realise that they must uncover its secrets before it is too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill's father, \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Halloway\u003c\/strong\u003e (Jason Robards), is the town librarian. Although he loves his son, Charles struggles with his advancing age and the feeling that he has missed opportunities in his own life. Mr Dark recognises these insecurities and attempts to exploit them, using the promise of youth and renewed vitality to tempt him. Charles must confront his own fears and discover that courage, love and acceptance are far more powerful than the superficial promises offered by the carnival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the danger intensifies, Will and Jim find themselves caught in a frightening struggle against Mr Dark and his supernatural travelling show. Their friendship, bravery and determination become essential to confronting the evil that has descended upon their town. Charles also faces a personal battle, ultimately discovering that understanding and accepting himself is the key to resisting the carnival's influence. The story develops into a compelling confrontation between innocence and corruption, childhood and adulthood, and the power of human love against supernatural evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe screenplay was written by \u003cstrong\u003eRay Bradbury\u003c\/strong\u003e, adapting his own 1962 novel, which itself originated from an earlier short story titled \u003cem\u003eBlack Ferris\u003c\/em\u003e, first published in 1948. Bradbury had originally developed the story as a screenplay for Gene Kelly, but the proposed film was unable to secure financing. Years later, producer Peter Douglas helped bring the project to the screen for Disney, with Jack Clayton directing. The production featured elaborate carnival sets, atmospheric cinematography by Stephen H. Burum and a memorable musical score composed by \u003cstrong\u003eJames Horner\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne particularly interesting production detail was the construction of Green Town on the Walt Disney Studios backlot in California. The elaborate Victorian-style town and enormous carnival midway required substantial construction work to create the film's distinctive period atmosphere. The production also featured live tarantulas for some of its more frightening sequences. Released in 1983, \u003cstrong\u003eSomething Wicked This Way Comes\u003c\/strong\u003e remains a distinctive example of dark fantasy filmmaking and a memorable entry in Disney's catalogue of supernatural cinema. For collectors, an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Australian Daybill movie poster\u003c\/strong\u003e represents an appealing piece of vintage Disney film memorabilia from this atmospheric 1980s production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) - to find out more about the movie, posters, and movie trailers, go to IMDB.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0086336\/\"\u003eTo find out more about Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) click here to go to IMDB.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage, Insurance \u0026amp; Your Country Taxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes\/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p\/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Movie Posters Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41474077458496,"sku":"SMTNGTHWYCMS-83-DB-FLD-PB","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/7699\/8464\/files\/Somethingwickedthiswaycomes_1983_DaybillVF.webp?v=1793672649","url":"https:\/\/moviepostersaustralia.com\/products\/something-wicked-this-way-comes-1983-movie-poster-daybill","provider":"Movie Posters Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}