Circus of Fear

Circus of Fear

The most horrifying syndicate of evil in history!

1966 · 91 min · ★ 5.5 · Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A circus becomes the location for stolen loot and murder.

Directed by John Llewellyn Moxey · Written by Harry Alan Towers

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