Something Wicked This Way Comes (DVD, 2004)

I saw this movie back in the mid 1980's. I loved it. As a kid it scared me a bit but made me think a lot. This is a good "good against evil" movie. When I saw it on line I was excited that my kids would be able to enjoy it too! Grandma, Dad, and the boys sat down and watched it and all enjoyed it. It is a Disney movie so don't look for horror; however, it isn't your every day kids movie either.

Ray Bradbury wrote, not only the book this movie is based on, but also kept creative control over the whole production. As a result, it remains true to what he wanted portrayed, in early 20th century America, a parable of the capacity of love to break the power of temptation and evil to enslave the human heart. The two adult characters are played by highly recognized & acclaimed actors, Jonathon Pryce and Jason Robards. While the boys in the movie are well played, by talented young actors, the drama turns on the tension created by the adult actors. I have a hard time seeing how they could possibly be done better. Pryce's Shakespearean talents are drawn on well, in creating an evil and hate-motivated supernatural carnival owner/manager, while Robard's portrayal of young Will's father, whose self-doubts and self-condemnation for his imagined shortcomings as a father and a man, uses this award-winning actor's abilities to portray the common man, who loves his son, but sees himself as a failure, can't be improved on. A simple tale, well told. (As is true of all movies, the detail in the book cannot be translated into visual format, well, but the creepy and tense atmosphere was kept well in the spirit,[quite literaly], of the book.) Well done, Ray Bradbury.

the movie is very good and i wanted to but this movie for a long time and i had a chance to get it.

Great movie, this movie you can see over and over again...I love this movie, it's about 2 little boys who what to go to a circus, but they don't realize what this circus really is, they manage to sneak out of their house and go, only to get into trouble...

Actually, I bought this movie to use as a gift for my son but he already had gotten it. I remember watching it many years ago when my son was younger. It's suspenseful and keeps you on the edge of your seat. An excellent movie for those who enjoy suspense.

what is there not to like about this movie.... one of the best creepy classics ever.... who says disney isn't twisted?

this was a great movie that i remembered from my youth. i was happy to find it. i enjoyed it as much as the first time. a great lazy day family movie.

I was looking for this movie for a long time. I used to own it on VHS. It is one of my favorite movies! The seller even sent me a nice note included with my movie!

Thank you, Kelly Thomas

Love this old time favorite movie. Kind of makes you think about "Be careful what you wish for" Excellent actors. This movie keeps you engaged & never a dull moment. Everything about this movie is a 10 stars in my book.

I paid for this item and I am still waiting,please let me know if you sent to me or if some problem occurred.

It is hard to believe that this DVD is really a Disney film!! It is SCARY!!! Very good acting, music, etc. but what would you expect from a Ray Bradbury story!!

Favorite Fall movie - owned on VHS but wanted DVD. Seller was good to work with and shipped the movie quickly.

I love Halloween and this movie by it's title looked like a good movie to check out. It's not to much horror and blood and stuff, this one just makes you think alot and is done in good taste

This is a classic Ray Bradbury tale and is if you ask me a sleeper hit. The whole good evil story line twisted with getting the thing you dream of most, for a price, excellent!

I saw this film when it first came out and though it was a stretch for Disney. I identified with life passing by and not being a participant. I wanted a copy so i can show it to my friends who don't get it when i try to explain it to them.

My children liked this movie so I bought it to have for my grandchildren. My granddaughter watched it with my daughter and really liked it although she did get scared.

I would rate the service of the seller 100% Great. Got said item in perfect condition in a verry fast manner. Good job, would buy again from them

Excellent thriller.Ray Bradbury is skilled at writing and this film- though dated- is timeless in meaning.

Frankly, I cant write a review better then crusadervests said it earlier.

Pure enjoyment in film viewing. A Bradbury book done to perfection.

Read crusadervests review and give them a thumbs up on helpful reviews! Then buy this movie and enjoy the eye candy of it over and over!!

This has been a greet the autumn flick we have watched for years since it first came out in vhs was excited to get a copy in dvd. It is scary yet not too although my adult kids tell me it would scare the hell out of them as kids.

I ordered this classic Disney film through a seller, here, on ebay. Not only was it an origional copy, prompty delivered, and well-packaged - it was just as good as when I last saw it. It's fun to get goodies in the mail, but is best when you may enjoy them as you had planned to. I thank the seller, Pay Pal, and Ebay for this pleasant experiance!

Great Halloween flick. Not too scary for children and keeps adults entertained as well. Overall good movie!