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The Devil's Carnival

2012·Movie
55min
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–70%
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–70%

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor

  • Dark Humor8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Show business, fantasy, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score, visual style, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

You can't help but fall.

Sinners are invited to a theme park where they endure the repetition of their transgressions. What chances do a conniving kleptomaniac, a gullible teenager, and an obsessed father stand when facing their own moral failings? Lucifer and his colorful cast of singing carnies invite you to grab a ticket to The Devil’s Carnival to find out!
Surreal MusicalDark FantasyThematic Morality PlayEccentric CharactersGrotesque ImagerySymbolic StorytellingVisually StrikingHorror InfusedCamp Aesthetic

Crew

Directed by:
Darren Lynn Bousman
Written by:
Terrance Zdunich
Composed by:
Terrance Zdunich

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Devil's Carnival

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Devil's Carnival legally?

KanopyFandango at Home FreeFlixHouseBloodstreamTubi TVChilling

The Devil's Carnival is included with a subscription to Bloodstream and Chilling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and FlixHouse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Devil's Carnival worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Devil's Carnival rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Devil's Carnival?

0 h 55 min

The Devil's Carnival runs 0 h 55 min.

What language is The Devil's Carnival in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Devil's Carnival?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Devil's Carnival in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Devil's Carnival use?

Audience ParticipationAuthor AppealBawdy SongBitch in Sheep's ClothingChewing the SceneryCircus of FearCut SongDragged Off to HellDriven to SuicideTake That!Self-Inflicted HellVillain Songand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for The Devil's Carnival, including Audience Participation, Author Appeal, Bawdy Song.