Carnival of Souls(1962)
“She Escaped Death. Now It Wants Her Back!”
Overview
Mary Henry ends up the sole survivor of a fatal car accident through mysterious circumstances. Trying to put the incident behind her, she moves to Utah and takes a job as a church organist. But her fresh start is interrupted by visions of a fiendish man. As the visions begin to occur more frequently, Mary finds herself drawn to the deserted carnival on the outskirts of town. The strangely alluring carnival may hold the secret to her tragic past.
Director
Herk Harvey
Studio
Harcourt Productions
Budget
$30K
Cast
Candace Hilligoss
as Mary Henry
Herk Harvey
as The Man
Sidney Berger
as John Linden
Frances Feist
as Mrs. Thomas
Art Ellison
as Minister
Stan Levitt
as Dr. Samuels
Tom McGinnis
as Organ Factory Boss
Forbes Caldwell
as Organ Factory Worker
Dan Palmquist
as Gas Station Attendant
Bill de Jarnette
as Mechanic
Steve Boozer
as Chip the Man at Juke Box
Pamela Ballard
as Dress Sales Lady
Where to Watch
Amazon Prime Video
fuboTV
HBO Max Amazon Channel
MGM+ Amazon Channel
AMC Plus Apple TV Channel 
AMC+ Amazon Channel
AMC+ Roku Premium Channel
AMC+Availability may vary by region. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Movie Facts
Release Year
1962
Runtime
1h 18m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$30K
Production Companies
Harcourt Productions • Centron Corporation
You Might Also Like
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Carnival of Souls?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Carnival of Souls (1962).
What is Carnival of Souls about?▼
Mary Henry ends up the sole survivor of a fatal car accident through mysterious circumstances. Trying to put the incident behind her, she moves to Utah and takes a job as a church organist. But her fresh start is interrupted by visions of a fiendish man. As the visions begin to occur more frequently, Mary finds herself drawn to the deserted carnival on the outskirts of town. The strangely alluring carnival may hold the secret to her tragic past.
Who directed Carnival of Souls?▼
Carnival of Souls was directed by Herk Harvey and released in 1962. It is a horror, mystery, fantasy film.
How long is Carnival of Souls?▼
Carnival of Souls has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
Who stars in Carnival of Souls?▼
The cast of Carnival of Souls includes Candace Hilligoss as Mary Henry, Herk Harvey as The Man, Sidney Berger as John Linden, Frances Feist as Mrs. Thomas, Art Ellison as Minister and more.
Explore More by Genre
Need a recommendation?
Tell us your mood and we'll pick the perfect movie for you.