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?

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Cast

Jason Robards

Charles Halloway

Jonathan Pryce

Mr. Dark

Diane Ladd

Mrs. Nightshade

Royal Dano

Tom Fury

Vidal Peterson

Will Halloway

Shawn Carson

Jim Nightshade

Mary Grace Canfield

Miss Foley

Richard Davalos

Mr. Crosetti

Jake Dengel

Mr. Tetley

Jack Dodson

Dr. Douglas

Jason Robards — Charles Halloway

Jason Nelson Robards Jr. (July 26, 1922 – December 26, 2000) was an American actor. Known as an interpreter of the works of playwright Eugene O'Neill, Robards received two Academy Awards, a Tony Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor. He is one of 24 performers to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting.

Jonathan Pryce — Mr. Dark

Jonathan Pryce, CBE (born June 1, 1947) is a Welsh stage and film actor and singer. He earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance in the 2019 film "The Two Popes."

Diane Ladd — Mrs. Nightshade

Diane Ladd (born Rose Diane Ladner; November 29, 1935 – November 3, 2025) was an American actress. She appeared in over 200 films and television shows, receiving three Academy Award nominations for her roles in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), Wild at Heart (1990), and Rambling Rose (1991), the first of which won her a BAFTA Award. She was also nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards and