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Old 08-08-2004, 09:36 PM
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Freaks on DVD

Just thought I'd point out that tommorrow Freaks is finally being released on DVD, Tod Browning's classic that pretty much got him thrown out of the movie business. Sadly the nearly 30 minutes of footage that was lost years ago still hasn't been obtained, there is however a documentary on all of the real sideshow performers who were featured in the movie.

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Old 08-09-2004, 08:57 AM
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Just got mine in the mail. Packaging is pretty cool, but haven't watched the extras yet.
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Old 08-15-2004, 04:02 AM
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Freaks

This is a natural horror film, one which on the face of it doesn't rely on scares as much, but utilises the disadvantages of being the main characters in the film.

Controversial at the time and still thought-provoking, it raises the issue of existence.

Anyone else got any views on this film?
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Old 08-16-2004, 12:18 PM
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todd brownings amazing
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Old 08-25-2004, 05:12 AM
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its was cool how that guy runs around on his hands
and how the worm man can roll a joint with his mouth
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This was banned for years in many countries! It pretty much ruined Todd Browning career!

It is creepy though and sad because the characters are real!
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Old 08-26-2004, 04:06 AM
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I love 'Freaks'- It's terrible that it pretty much ruined Todd Browning's career, and he wasn't alive when it started to be regarded as a cult classic, which is a shame.

It's a horror film which wasn't really made to be a horror film, I think. Browning had quite a background with carnivals, and was friends with some of the cast before the film was made, so it's great to see someone who's kind of an insider showing the sudience the world of the freaks, because the majority of other freak films are void of the sensibility this film has- it shows the freaks to be characters in their own right, rather than merely obscene creatures. It was waaaay ahead of it's time :) ... I'm rambling again, aren't I? ;)
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Old 09-08-2004, 09:42 AM
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I wouldn't consider it a horror movie. I would consider it a revenge movie. Yes, it does show the abnormalities that can happen to the human body, but horror? Freaks is about a happy family of, well, freaks, who go about their carnival business. This business is interupted by greed. The greed turns to action. The action then turns to revenge on those who caused the damage. The original ending does show some horror, ie torture and mutilation. This original ending has been added to the newly released DVD. This one's a must see for fans of great cinema.
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Old 09-21-2004, 10:14 AM
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Freaks (1932-33)

Someone knows about this movie? Is claimed, that this movie is one of the best horror ever! The fact is: it was made in 1932-33 and it hasn't colours: only black and white. if someone knows it, pls say your opinion, it is worth to get this movie?
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Old 09-21-2004, 10:27 AM
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http://www.darkwebonline.com/top100horror4.asp
View some facts of this movie, it looks very promising.
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