Freakshow
In a modern retelling of Tod Browning's "Freaks" (1932), "Freakshow" tells the story of a group of criminals who chose to hide out by working security at a traveling circus. At first, they plot with an insider to steal the ticket sales, but the wily Lucy has bigger plans. She convinces the gang to let her seduce and marry the aging circus owner, Lon, in order to secure the entire circus fortune after he "suffers an accident". "People die all the time," Lucy says. The freaks are on to their scheme, however, and when the youngest of them is caught by the ruthless gang, they show no mercy to ensure her silence. When the circus folk find the child's remains, they swear vengeance, and no one is safe from their fury--least of all, the wily Lucy.
- Rated
- Unrated
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Released
- 2007
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 2007
Storyline
In a modern retelling of Tod Browning's "Freaks" (1932), "Freakshow" tells the story of a group of criminals who chose to hide out by working security at a traveling circus. At first, they plot with an insider to steal the ticket sales, but the wily Lucy has bigger plans. She convinces the gang to let her seduce and marry the aging circus owner, Lon, in order to secure the entire circus fortune after he "suffers an accident". "People die all the time," Lucy says. The freaks are on to their scheme, however, and when the youngest of them is caught by the ruthless gang, they show no mercy to ensure her silence. When the circus folk find the child's remains, they swear vengeance, and no one is safe from their fury--least of all, the wily Lucy.
Top credits
Christopher Adamson — Lon
Rebekah Kochan — Lucy- Dane Rosselli — Hank
- Sharon Edrei — Sherri
Did you know
• Real sideshow folks participated in this movie, in front and behind the cameras.
• LA Circus provided the entire vintage circus and carnival. Rides, tents, wardrobe, etc.
• Filmed on the same sets used for the HBO series Carnivàle (2003), but without any extras due to this film's small budget.
User reviews
Watch the original
Slow moving and VERY misleading!
As much fun as a real freak-show, without salted nuts.
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Dolby SR
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
- Color
- Color
