Carnival of Souls (1962)
Kernel Score: 77% · 525 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Fantasy
Released: 1962-11-02
Runtime: 78 minutes
Where to watch Carnival of Souls
- Stream: Prime Video, Fubo, Philo, Brew, AMC+, YouTube TV
- Free with ads: JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, Darkroom
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Brew, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Brew, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
Carnival of Souls parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Carnival of Souls is an unrated (treated as PG-13-level) horror-mystery with eerie visions and a fatal car crash.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Opens with a fatal car crash and includes recurring scary, ghostly visions throughout.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Herk Harvey
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
Carnival of Souls FAQ
Is Carnival of Souls good?
Carnival of Souls has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 525 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Carnival of Souls?
In the US you can stream Carnival of Souls on Prime Video, Fubo, Philo, Brew, AMC+ and YouTube TV, watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse and Darkroom and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Brew and Google Play.
Is Carnival of Souls OK for kids?
Carnival of Souls is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Carnival of Souls is an unrated (treated as PG-13-level) horror-mystery with eerie visions and a fatal car crash.
What movies are like Carnival of Souls?
If you liked Carnival of Souls, try The Others, The Happiness of the Katakuris, The Man Who Laughs and undertone.