The film of the week this time is Something Wicked This Way Comes.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086336/

Something Wicked this way comes is one of the darkest films Disney ever made next to Watcher in the woods. It's is about a Circus that comes to a small town that grants anyone's greatest desires. It is run by Mr. Dark played brilliantly by Jonathan Price. Stephen King's novel Needful things has a very similar plot to this that borders on rip off. All the townsfolk have a wish they want granted. The main character Will wants his dad to be healthier so he can play with him more. His dad wants a stronger heart so he can live a fuller life. The rest of the film is about the consequences of their wishes. It is a very dark film with some pretty adult themes. I don't think it would be considered a kid's film now because of how mature it is.

I think it is fantastic though. It was based on a book by Ray Bradbury who also wrote the screenplay. His screenplay is rich with detail and terrific dialogue. The idea of a whole town that gets seduced by greed and how Will tries to save them all before something awful happens is very compelling. It's a shame that this film doesn't get the recognition that other Disney clasics get. I think its one of the best films they ever made. I wish they would take more risks with stories like this.