Carnival of Souls

Carnival of Souls

She Escaped Death. Now It Wants Her Back!

NR 1962 · 78 min · ★ 6.9 · Horror, Mystery, Fantasy

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.

Directed by Herk Harvey · Written by Herk Harvey

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Candace Hilligoss Mary Henry
Herk Harvey The Man
Sidney Berger John Linden
Frances Feist Mrs. Thomas
Art Ellison Minister
Stan Levitt Dr. Samuels
Tom McGinnis Organ Factory Boss
Forbes Caldwell Organ Factory Worker
Dan Palmquist Gas Station Attendant
Bill de Jarnette Mechanic
Steve Boozer Chip the Man at Juke Box
Pamela Ballard Dress Sales Lady

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