Carnivale

Feb 9 2000 G 1h 14m
Animation

A group of children are transported through a portal to another dimension where they are thrilled to discover a magical amusement park just for them.

Plot

Animated tale by former Tim Burton art director Deane Taylor has many of Burton's dark themes. Children playing by the sea shore are lured into a time travel portal where they are taken to an amusement park. There they are having loads of fun until they discover that if they don't escape immediately, they will be forever trapped there as inanimate objects. This sets them in a frenzy to escape, which takes them through a ghost train and a terrifying freak show.

Written by

Greg Haddrick, Isabeau Merle, Deane Taylor

Directed by

Deane Taylor

Production Countries

Ireland, France

Production Companies

Bac Films

Languages

English, Français

Awards

1 win

Scores
# of Votes
200
Average Rating
5.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA