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1962 · 78 min · NR

Carnival of Souls

Directed by Herk Harvey · Horror, Mystery, Fantasy

Carnival of Souls (1962) is a Horror film, directed by Herk Harvey set in Kansas and Salt Lake City during the 1960s. It runs 78 minutes and is rated NR.

A psychological horror, with a surreal dreamlike and tense tone. Themes of isolation run throughout.

Composer
Gene Moore
Cinematography
Maurice Prather
Cast
Candace HilligossHerk HarveySidney BergerFrances FeistArt EllisonStan LevittTom McGinnisForbes Caldwell

The world of this film

Setting

Where
KansasSalt Lake City
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Psychological Horror
Themes
Isolation
Tone
Surreal DreamlikeTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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