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iamragmar
04-20-2005, 03:28 AM
Freaks is coming out on DVD in a couple of weeks and there is several different endings, how long has this been away from the public and has it been on video before?
urgeok
04-20-2005, 05:32 AM
i've had it on laserdisc for ages
zwoti
04-20-2005, 09:09 AM
been out on dvd in the us for awhile
gordytheghoul
04-20-2005, 10:40 PM
Most important: it's a great fucking movie and shouldn't be missed. Yes, it's been available here in the USA, but I know that's not the case everywhere, so don't miss this, a true milestone in horror filmmaking.
tom-tom
04-25-2005, 12:33 AM
I read a few reviews about Freaks and heard that it was ment to be really gruesome...is this true?
zwoti
04-25-2005, 03:34 AM
Originally posted by tom-tom
I read a few reviews about Freaks and heard that it was ment to be really gruesome...is this true?
wouldn't say gruesome.........more disturbing than gruesome
tom-tom
04-26-2005, 12:17 AM
Oh good, my type of movie
jenna26
04-26-2005, 12:42 AM
I love this movie. I found it to be deeply disturbing the first time I watched it. But I have recommended it to several friends and only one really liked it. I think many people find it to be in poor taste.
But I agree it shouldn't be missed; love it or hate it, it is very effective. I need to remember to get me a copy on DVD.
Elvis_Christ
04-26-2005, 09:19 PM
Very cool movie.... they played a really nice restored print at a film festival I went to a couple of years ago. Might have to check this out again.
ClassicHorror
04-29-2005, 09:51 AM
The truly weird thing about this film is that they used "real" freaks.
yourlastmistake
05-01-2005, 04:29 PM
Yes, they were real sideshow freaks. Also, Tod Browning directed the original Dracula with Bela Lugosi.
ClassicHorror
05-02-2005, 03:22 AM
Ya of course he did :rolleyes: lol
I really can't say that little guy with no arms or legs doing anything, I found that wrong.:confused:
yourlastmistake
05-02-2005, 05:59 PM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by ClassicHorror
[B]Ya of course he did :rolleyes: lol
Just adding my 2 cents for those that didn't know.
jenna26
05-02-2005, 08:18 PM
Originally posted by ClassicHorror
Ya of course he did :rolleyes: lol
I really can't say that little guy with no arms or legs doing anything, I found that wrong.:confused:
I have always kind of wondered about that myself. :p
But that was what all the controversy was about. The fact that "real" freaks were used. People tend to think of it as exploitative. But I don't think so, the so called normal people in the film were much more despicable in just about every way. It just showed something many people didn't want to see, for their own comfort and so they were offended by that. I think it was a very gutsy film to make.
knife_fight
05-02-2005, 08:51 PM
this was me and my fiance's first date. we went to a showing of Freaks. it was her first time to see it, and she loved it. which was a good sign of a "keeper."
ClassicHorror
05-03-2005, 05:11 PM
Originally posted by jenna26
I have always kind of wondered about that myself. :p
But that was what all the controversy was about. The fact that "real" freaks were used. People tend to think of it as exploitative. But I don't think so, the so called normal people in the film were much more despicable in just about every way. It just showed something many people didn't want to see, for their own comfort and so they were offended by that. I think it was a very gutsy film to make.
I was offended its just that it seemed alittle wrong, I'm glad the film was made, it truly was gutsy.
cornholio
05-13-2005, 09:17 AM
watch this great movie.
the freaks ware real, but you should see behind their statue and explore the mind of people never more actzual as those days...:cool:
bschulte
05-22-2005, 03:21 PM
This is one of my favorites. The cool thing about it (and this was said earlier) is that the true freaks are Cleopatra and the Strong Man, and they are normal humans. I think Cleo got what she deserved! They really meant it when they told her she was "one of us". :D
jenna26
05-22-2005, 09:18 PM
Originally posted by bschulte
This is one of my favorites. The cool thing about it (and this was said earlier) is that the true freaks are Cleopatra and the Strong Man, and they are normal humans. I think Cleo got what she deserved! They really meant it when they told her she was "one of us". :D
Yep, there is a moral there. And a warning: never, under any circumstances, underestimate anyone. :p
bschulte
05-23-2005, 03:27 PM
Originally posted by jenna26
Yep, there is a moral there. And a warning: never, under any circumstances, underestimate anyone. :p
Yep, the dude with no limbs kicked ass. I've always imagined he had a hand in Cleopatra's "change".
Vodstok
06-02-2005, 07:49 AM
Speaking of "One of us". That scene was the most disturbing out of the whole movie, even worse than the chase scene at the end.
However, i dont buy the pinheads hurting anyone. they just acted like nice little kids.
alkytrio666
08-10-2005, 08:57 PM
Just saw this movie about a week ago for the first time. Really bizzarre, and really awesome. A great classic for sure.
The_Return
05-18-2006, 03:41 PM
Just bought it off Ebay, really excited to see it.
alkytrio666
05-18-2006, 05:08 PM
Originally posted by The_Return
Just bought it off Ebay, really excited to see it.
It really is an amazing film. I think it's utterly and genuinely disturbing.
And I think it's better than Dracula ('31). That'll be hard for you to decide, however, I know that.
The_Return
05-18-2006, 05:14 PM
Originally posted by alkytrio666
It really is an amazing film. I think it's utterly and genuinely disturbing.
And I think it's better than Dracula ('31). That'll be hard for you to decide, however, I know that.
As good as I hope and think this movie will be, it would take alot to accomplish a feat like that! Dracula is perfect in nearly every way, I cant imaging that Browning could top himself.