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IMDb rating
7.8
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8.0

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silvyland
Silvia And
rated 10

It's sad, even if it depicted a cruel reality where the different is considered an inferior being on which to joke

3 years ago
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Oleg Mose
rated 10

One of us!
One of us!

2 years ago
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michaelthomsen
Michael Thomsen
rated 8

Den ultimative filmklassiker om vanskabninger ("freaks")... fremragende.

3 years ago

Cast & Crew

Tod Browning
Director
Ernie Adams
As Sideshow Patron (uncredited)
Sidney Bracey
As Hans' Butler (uncredited)
Edward Brophy
As Rollo Brother
Hooper Atchley
As Doctoer (uncredited)
Matt McHugh
As Rollo Brother
Wallace Ford
As Phroso
Roscoe Ates
As Roscoe

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In this cult classic horror film, a beautiful trapeze artist named Cleopatra seduces a wealthy dwarf named Hans, but her true intention is to inherit his fortune. She conspires with the circus strongman Hercules to kill Hans, but their plan is discovered by the other circus performers, who seek revenge. The film features a cast of real-life circus performers, including dwarfs, giants, and people with other physical deformities. The climax takes place during a stormy night when the performers turn on Cleopatra and Hercules, resulting in grotesque and disturbing consequences. The film was banned in England for over 30 years due to its controversial content.

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What movies are similar to Freaks? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Freaks include Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Frankenstein, The Monster Walks, Scrooge, The Old Dark House, The Mystery of the Mary Celeste (Phantom Ship).

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Freaks was released in theaters on February 20, 1932.