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Seen the movie several times before. This is the first time I've been able to see the deleted scenes, commentary and interviews. I enjoyed hearing how the actors were happy to be able to work and earn a living and how they lived normal lives and enjoyed their day jobs. I'm so tired of hearing what other people think is "right for everyone!" The interviews and commentary allows these people to speak for themselves. Overall very interesting movie and again the information on director and actors is a plus!
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I was walking in a parking garage ready to attend a sales conference with a major company that I was working for in Philadelphia. Two of the other Regional Managers and I was talking when suddenly the female R.M. began running. When we caught up with her she appoligized for her actions but had spotted a midget walking behind us. She began to share her fear. What ???, I thought, afraid of midgets (little people). Especially, a professional person such as her. I might run away from a snake but certainly not a small person. We bagan to talk and she shared how she had seen a movie when she was young about a circus and there were abnorma people in it. I right away said I remember a movie like that and I was petrified in the last ten or fifteen minutes of the movie. After the conference, I returned home determined to find the movie but no-one that I talked to could remember such a movie. Then one night the movie channel (Osborne), began talking of a movie that was banned in another country. When I watched this movie as an adult I became intrigued with it because instead of fearing the charactors, I found myself rooting for them and disliking some of the normal people. My goal following the movie was to find and send the movie to the lady and had this tremendous fear, and explain what I had found first so that she would no what to expect without going bolistic. I went to several movie rental places and not only couldn't find it but was told that I couldn't even order it the movie was not available through their company. When all else fails I always turn to E-bay. It amazes me what you can find and sure enough there was the movie offered at a very low price (less than $20.00 including shipping. I immediately ordered it and received the movie in less than four days. I have watched the movie twice and will be sending the movie to my sales friend soon.Read full review
From the Siamese twins to the half-man. Midgets to pinheads, where normal is abnormal. This is a must have movie for any cult film collection. Tod Browning , who was at one time a side show contortionist, direct this classic circus freak show. Giving us a different view of the inner working of the old time side shows. And show us just how close the circus family of oddities has become, and their view of the so called normal world around them. Gooble-gobble, gooble-gobble, we accept her, we accept her, will ring in your ears and you will not look upon a special person again without wondering just who the real freaks of the world are.
I just had to own this classic. Amazing movie, especially for its time. You come to have great compassion for the "freaks" in this movie who are more normal than the "normal" people. Not only did I get the movie because I wanted to see it again (own it), I wanted my kids (they're teen agers) to have a chance to watch it just in case - heaven forbid - it becomes one of the forgotten oldies. You'll come away feeling a bit more compassionate for those who may be a little different, and look at the "beautiful people" with a sharper eye. Great movie - great team of performers - great vision by Tod Browning.
The movie 'Freaks' is a capsule in time from 89 years ago. The underlying interests have changed little but the story uses deformed challenged people. Melancholy pervades but there is a curious attraction to the film.
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