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Old 09-27-2006, 06:06 PM
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Thumbs up Todd Browning's FREAKS!

This movie was great. Is it true that there really were so-called 'freaks' in the film? I hate to use the word 'freaks' in that sense, but can't find a better word.

Anyone seen photos of modern day 'freaks'? Post 'em here!
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Old 09-27-2006, 07:15 PM
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Freaks is a spectacular classic, and one of the greatest and most shocking films of all time.

Yes it's true that all of the "freaks" were disabled human beings.

No I will not post pictures of modern day "freaks".
You obviously did not get anything besides a dull unconsious entertainment out of the movie.
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Old 09-28-2006, 08:18 AM
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I've never seen this, but I'd like too.
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Old 09-28-2006, 12:36 PM
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See it! "one of us, one of us, we accept you"

twisted as hell!
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Old 10-01-2006, 04:46 PM
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I swear I just bought it at Target for like 12 bucks!

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Old 10-29-2006, 07:06 PM
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Another great Todd Browing shock classic with a real twist. The twisted ending is unbelivable especially from a film from 1932!! Todd Browing was quite an innovator. TCM will air this classic on Friday November 17th (latenight hours). Something to check out if you haven't seen it yet.:cool:
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Old 10-30-2006, 02:53 AM
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Not only is it a great film, but it should be quite safe from the remake monster currently terrorizing our beloved films. I can't imagine that any studio would hold casting calls for "freaks" these days.
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Old 10-30-2006, 03:31 AM
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Not only is it a great film, but it should be quite safe from the remake monster currently terrorizing our beloved films. I can't imagine that any studio would hold casting calls for "freaks" these days.
No, they'll remake it. They'll just use shitty looking CGI for the freaks.
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Old 10-30-2006, 04:08 AM
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Anyone seen photos of modern day 'freaks'? Post 'em here!
Your in deep shit, the "RING" tape x $

What sort of geek shall this one be?
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Old 10-30-2006, 09:08 AM
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See it! "one of us, one of us, we accept you"

twisted as hell!
When they spoofed that scene on southpark, it was probably the creepiest thing that show has ever done...
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