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Something Wicked This Way Comes
Summary: In a small American town, a diabolical circus and its demonic proprietor prey on the townsfolk.
Runtime: 1 h 35 min
MPAA: PG
Country: United States
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 19,000,000
Domestic: $ 8,400,000
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