Carnival of Souls (1962) Horror Mystery
Carnival of Souls (1962) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.7/10
Carnival of Souls Plot Synopsis:
Mary Henry is enjoying the day by riding around in a car with two friends. When challenged to a drag, the women accept, but are forced off of a bridge. It appears that all are drowned, until Mary, quite some time later, amazingly emerges from the river. After recovering, Mary accepts a job in a new town as a church organist, only to be dogged by a mysterious phantom figure that seems to reside in an old run-down pavilion. It is here that Mary must confront the personal demons of her spiritual insouciance.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: After a traumatic accident, a woman becomes drawn to a mysterious abandoned carnival.
Tagline: She Escaped Death. Now It Wants Her Back!
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Carnival of Souls Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1962 (more 1962 movies)
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Carnival of Souls is Streaming on HBO MaxLanguage: English
Country: United States
Writers: John Clifford, Herk Harvey
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Carnival of Souls (1962) Cast (Click to Expand)
Carnival of Souls Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Candace Hilligoss | ... | Mary Henry |
| Frances Feist | ... | Mrs. Thomas - Landlady |
| Sidney Berger | ... | John Linden |
| Art Ellison | ... | Minister |
| Stan Levitt | ... | Dr. Samuels |
| Tom McGinnis | ... | Organ Factory Boss |
| Forbes Caldwell | ... | Carpenter in Organ Factory |
| Dan Palmquist | ... | Gas Station Attendant |
| Bill de Jarnette | ... | Mechanic (as Bill De Jarnette) |
| Steve Boozer | ... | Chip - Man at Juke Box |
| Pamela Ballard | ... | Dress Saleslady |
| Larry Sneegas | ... | Drag Racer |
| Cari Conboy | ... | Lake Zombie |
| Karen Pyles | ... | Dress Store Customer |
| T.C. Adams | ... | Dancing Zombie |
| Sharon Scoville | ... | Mary''s Girlfriend |
| Mary Ann Harris | ... | Mary''s Girlfriend |
| Peter Schnitzler | ... | A Walking Corpse |
| Bill Sollner | ... | Lake Zombie |
| Reza Badiyi | ... | Bus Ticket Customer (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Candace Hilligoss – Mary Henry
- Frances Feist – Mrs. Thomas - Landlady
- Sidney Berger, as John Linden, passed away at age 77 in Houston, Texas, USA.
Sign: Leo - Art Ellison – Minister
- Stan Levitt – Dr. Samuels
- Tom McGinnis – Organ Factory Boss
- Forbes Caldwell – Carpenter in Organ Factory
- Dan Palmquist – Gas Station Attendant
- Bill de Jarnette – Mechanic (as Bill De Jarnette)
- Steve Boozer – Chip - Man at Juke Box
- Pamela Ballard – Dress Saleslady
- Larry Sneegas – Drag Racer
- Cari Conboy – Lake Zombie
- Karen Pyles – Dress Store Customer
- T.C. Adams (b. November 30, 1940) – Dancing Zombie
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