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Freaks
The infamous, controversial, cult-horror classic about a band of circus freaks that exact revenge upon a beautiful aerialist and her strongman lover after enduring humiliation and exploitation. Based on Ted Robbins story "Spurs." It was meant to out-horror "Frankenstein" but was so successful that it was repeatedly banned. Browning's film may be a shocker but it is never intended to be exploitative since the "Freaks" are the only compassionate, loyal, and loving people around.
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Also good Halloween viewing, and another underrated film. Shocking not just because of the examples of mutilation, but because of the political incorrectness of such portrayals (for today), and for a overall negative portrayal of human nature among the "Normals." 2007's "Freakshow" seems nothing more than a gorefest, not scary in comparison to the almost-mystical climax of this true original.
Can anyone explain to me why the armless, legless circus performer was carrying a knife in his mouth during the fight scene? What did he intend to do with that?
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B&W
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DVD, VHS
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MGM Home Entertainment
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