Rainey-Dawn

A good, dark version of the tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge's transformation. Scrooge has one of the best character arcs in literature and this adaptation is worth while watching. This version has it's on uniqueness that it's enjoyable viewing.

The film is one of the better adaptations I've seen - comparable to the (1984 film with George C. Scott).

If you've never watched any of the many versions of A Christmas Carol/Scrooge then you are missing out on a great classic ghost story.

If you've seen several versions of this story as I have then you aren't missing much by skipping this version but it is worth your while to watch at least once for the holiday season.

9/10.

Monica Rivers (Joan Crawford) owns a circus. Relations are rocky but the show was going on fine until the first murder. Everyone suspects everyone else - including the show owner Monica.

Monica (Crawford) gets a chance to off in her night gown in front of a younger man that claims to lover her. Not the first time I've seen Crawford in this type of role - older woman, younger man.

The film's even pace is a little slow but works for the film. The circus show itself is pretty good. The film is acted out well and the story is a bit interesting.

The film would pair well with: "Psycho-Circus", "Vampire Circus" or "Freaks".

Amy Harper, her boyfriend Buzz Dawson, and their friends Richie Atterbury and Liz Duncan decide to go to the carnival in town. The group witness the murder of the fortune teller. After the carnival closes the teens find themselves trapped inside and have trouble leaving while there is a psycho killer on the loose!

The film is really a fun fair to watch. Great atmosphere if you like carnivals or even circuses.

I haven't seen the film since the early 1980s and recently decided to buy it on DVD to enjoy again.

This film would pair well with "Vampire Circus", "Psycho-Circus", "IT" or even "Berserk".

7.5/10.