Totentanz

1985 · Tor

The suburban community of Montvale wakes to find an entire traveling carnival installed on the abandoned Scott estate. Drawn in by calliope music, the townspeople wander midways and mirror mazes that reflect their darkest unexpressed desires — and the attractions extract a terrible price. Thirteen-year-old Reggie Carson alone recognizes the evil behind the bright facade, and must confront the showman Ash to save his hometown.

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