10/27/25 - 31 Days of Halloween Movies

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1962 - Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls is a psychological horror film directed by Herk Harvey and written by John Clifford from a story by Clifford and Harvey. The movie was shot for a budget of $33,000. The story takes place in Kansas. Mary Henry (Candace Hilligoss) is riding in a car with two other women. They get challenged to a road race by some men; and the men nudge them off a bridge and into the water. Three hours later Mary emerges with no recollection of how she survived. Mary moves to Salt Lake City after accepting a job as a church organist. Mary is drawn to a pavilion in an old, abandoned carnival on the shores of the Great Salt Lake. Mary begins to see a ghoul/zombie (played by director Harvey). The premise of this movie is very confusing; and it leaves you to draw your own conclusions. Some consider this to be an art film rather than a horror movie; and I tend to agree. The only really scary parts are the unexpected appearances of the ghoul. There is a surprise ending which leads to more confusion about the story line. The movie is available for free on YouTube. Photo Credit: Pixabay