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Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders (1996): Cast & Plot

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Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders is a 1996 fantasy horror film directed by Kenneth J. Berton, starring Ernest Borgnine, Bunny Summers and Hillary Young. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Genres
Horror , Fantasy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders About?

The premise of Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Two creepy “horror” films joined together by Merlin’s Shop which is, in turn, introduced by a Grandpa telling the story.

Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders Themes & Keywords

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  • cymbal banging monkey toy
  • toy monkey
  • cymbal
  • mechanical toy
  • evil doll
  • psychotronic film
  • medium
  • psychic
  • magic spell
  • wizard
  • magician
  • spell
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  • magic book
  • merlin character
  • rocking horse
  • birthday party
  • excalibur
  • reference to john wayne
  • reference to merlin
  • monkey
  • dragon
  • book of magic
  • killer doll
  • aging
  • ouija board
  • clerk
  • anthology
  • cat
  • grandfather grandson relationship
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders Cast & Characters

Ernest Borgnine leads the cast, with Bunny Summers and Hillary Young as Nicholas' Mother. Directed by Kenneth J. Berton; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders

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From the director

More from Kenneth J. Berton

One more film directed by Kenneth J. Berton: The Devil’s Gift.

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Plot

Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders Plot Summary

What happens in Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a film that threads together two eerie, cautionary tales, the opening segments present Merlin’s magical interventions as something that seems harmless at first glance, only to reveal a more troubling and unpredictable core as the stories unfold.

Full summary

The whole story of Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders, scene by scene

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Videos

Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders Videos

The clip of Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders Also Known As

Also known as “El regreso del Mago Merlín”.

Also known as
  • El regreso del Mago Merlín

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Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders?

Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders released?

Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders was released on August 27, 1996.

Who directed Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders?

Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders was directed by Kenneth J. Berton.

More films by Kenneth J. Berton

Who is in the cast of Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders?

Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders stars Ernest Borgnine, Bunny Summers and Hillary Young as Nicholas' Mother, among 8 credited actors.

Does Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders have a post-credit scene?

No. Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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