Carnival of Souls 1962
“She Escaped Death. Now It Wants Her Back!”
What is Carnival of Souls?
Carnival of Souls is a 1962 horror, mystery, and fantasy film directed and featuring Herk Harvey as a ghoulish stranger. The story follows Mary Henry, who ends up as the sole survivor of a fatal car accident under mysterious circumstances and moves to Utah to work as a church organist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1962
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 78 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 2, 1962
- Studios
- Harcourt Productions, Centron Corporation
- Genres
- Horror, Mystery, Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Carnival of Souls is a 1962 horror, mystery, and fantasy film directed and featuring Herk Harvey as a ghoulish stranger. The story follows Mary Henry, who ends up as the sole survivor of a fatal car accident under mysterious circumstances and moves to Utah to work as a church organist.
As she tries to start over, she is plagued by increasingly frequent visions of a fiendish man and drawn to a deserted carnival that may hold secrets to her tragic past. The film features an organ score by Gene Moore and carries a runtime of one hour and eighteen minutes.
Should you watch it?
“The sole survivor of a fatal car accident is haunted by visions of a fiendish man.”
- Follows the chilling story of Mary Henry after she mysteriously survives a fatal car accident.
- Features atmospheric settings including a church where Mary works and a deserted carnival on the outskirts of town.
- Brings a unique eerie presence through a ghoulish stranger who stalks the main character.
- Viewers looking for rapid pacing or modern high-budget effects may find the classic 1962 style too slow.
Watch it if you enjoy classic mystery and horror films about survivors haunted by inexplicable visions.
The tone is eerie and suspenseful with a deliberate pacing suited for classic horror and mystery fans.
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Where can I stream Carnival of Souls?
Streaming availability changes frequently, so check current online platforms to see where the 1962 film is available to watch.
Is Carnival of Souls worth watching?
Yes, it is a celebrated 1962 horror and mystery feature known for its eerie atmosphere and unsettling stalker plotline.
What is the runtime of Carnival of Souls?
The film has a runtime of one hour and eighteen minutes.
Does Carnival of Souls have episodic seasons?
No, it is a standalone feature film rather than a multi-episode television series.
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