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FREAKS / Tod Browning (1932)

July 31st, 2007 by Scott Marks

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Freaks (1932)

Directed by: Tod Browning

Written by: Clarence Aaron ‘Tod’ Robbins

Genres: Drama, Horror, Exploitation

Cast: Wallace Ford, Leila Hyams, Olga Baclanova, Roscoe Ates, Henry Victor, Harry Earles, Daisy Earles, Rose Dione, Daisy Hilton, Violet Hilton, Schlitze, Josephine Joseph, Johnny Eck, Frances O’Connor, Peter Robinson

Aspect Ratio: 1.37 : 1

Running Time: 64 min.

What begins as a sympathetic portrait of tragic sideshow performers winds up with the crazed little miscreants enacting a violent revenge against us “normal” folk. Undeniably made to capitalize on its cast’s deformities, there are still moments of genuine compassion sprinkled throughout. One of the oddest, most compelling films ever made. You won’t know whether to laugh, scream, cry, or cry from screaming with laughter, especially during those midget love scenes.

The DVD has three alternate endings and a documentary.

Rating: ★★★★☆

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