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Carnival of Souls (1962)

โ€œShe Escaped Death. Now It Wants Her Back!โ€

7.0/10 ยท 553 votes 1h 18m nr FantasyHorrorMystery

#23 of 23 films from 1962 #437 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Herk Harvey ยท Written by John Clifford, Herk Harvey

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Overview

Mary Henry ends up the sole survivor of a fatal car accident through mysterious circumstances. Trying to put the incident behind her, she moves to Utah and takes a job as a church organist. But her fresh start is interrupted by visions of a fiendish man. As the visions begin to occur more frequently, Mary finds herself drawn to the deserted carnival on the outskirts of town. The strangely alluring carnival may hold the secret to her tragic past.

Cast

Candace Hilligossas Mary Henry
Herk Harveyas The Man
Sidney Bergeras John Linden
Frances Feistas Mrs. Thomas
Art Ellisonas Minister
Stan Levittas Dr. Samuels
Tom McGinnisas Organ Factory Boss
Forbes Caldwellas Organ Factory Worker
Dan Palmquistas Gas Station Attendant
Bill de Jarnetteas Mechanic
Steve Boozeras Chip the Man at Juke Box
Pamela Ballardas Dress Sales Lady
Larry Sneegasas Drag Racer
Cari Conboyas Lake Zombie

Facts

Release dateNovember 2, 1962
Runtime78 min (1h 18m) โ€” shorter as the 1962 average of 117 min
GenresFantasy, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000
IMDbtt0055830

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Questions

How long is Carnival of Souls?
Carnival of Souls runs 78 minutes (1h 18m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Carnival of Souls worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 553 votes, which places it #23 of 23 films released in 1962 in this index (top 4%) and #437 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Carnival of Souls?
Carnival of Souls was directed by Herk Harvey.
Who stars in Carnival of Souls?
Candace Hilligoss as Mary Henry; Herk Harvey as The Man; Sidney Berger as John Linden; Frances Feist as Mrs. Thomas; Art Ellison as Minister; Stan Levitt as Dr. Samuels.
What is Carnival of Souls rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Carnival of Souls?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/350923.

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