Freaks

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Freaks

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Released Sep 13, 2019

1h 45m

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

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Kept locked inside the house by her father, 7-year-old Chloe lives in fear and fascination of the outside world. It's a place where Abnormals are a constant threat -- or so she believes. But when a mysterious stranger offers her a glimpse of what's really happening, Chloe soon learns that the truth isn't so simple -- but the danger is very real.

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Critics Consensus

Stocked with solid performances, Freaks is a clever sci-fi/horror hybrid that suggests a bright future for co-writers/co-directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It is ridiculously coy about what is going on... Just start the movie, guys!

Sep 16, 2019

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Nick Allen

RogerEbert.com

It's just not special enough.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 13, 2019

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Mike D'Angelo

AV Club

[T]he film shrewdly keeps us inside Chloe's head, filtered through her very limited comprehension of her burgeoning and truly awesome abilities.

Rated: B

Sep 13, 2019

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Jeremy Aspinall

Radio Times

A surprising and refreshing riff on "gifted child" flicks like Firestarter or The Fury.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 23, 2022

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Alix Turner

Filmotomy

In terms of the visual effects, writing, acting and overall package, you won't have seen anything quite like Freaks. It is both sci-fi and horror, that doesn't look like either at first, and raises the standard for both too.

Rated: 5/5

Feb 4, 2021

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Good science fiction is rarely exactly about what we see on screen. In that sense Freaks isn't about Chloe's powers, it's about being different from those around you, about persecution, about feeling unwanted.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 31, 2021

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Bonnie

A little slow to get started but ends up really interesting and fun

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/27/19

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Ferguson Hume

Great flick, amazing acting!!! Highly recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/28/19

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Audience Member

the acting of this little girl is incredible. won me over from the start and had me crying by the end.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

one of my favorite movies of the year. total surprise! for fans of sci-fi or horror / thriller who like something deeper. Find / buy / see this movie now!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Nancy L

At one point, I actually screamed out loud. Like, really loud. Edge of seat stuff here folks!! Bruce Dern is mesmerizing and hilarious. Just top acting by all. Go see it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/20/19

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Paula

Loved everything about it! Chloe played her role absolutely amazing! Highly Recommended!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/21/19

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Synopsis

Kept locked inside the house by her father, 7-year-old Chloe lives in fear and fascination of the outside world. It's a place where Abnormals are a constant threat -- or so she believes. But when a mysterious stranger offers her a glimpse of what's really happening, Chloe soon learns that the truth isn't so simple -- but the danger is very real.

Director: Adam B. Stein, Zach Lipovsky
Producer: Zach Lipovsky, Jordan Barber, Adam B. Stein, Mitchell Waxman
Screenwriter: Adam B. Stein, Zach Lipovsky
Distributor: Well Go USA
Production Co: Amazing, My Way Entertainment, Bloomgarden Films
Rating: R (Violence and Some Language)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 13, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 3, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $264.7K
Runtime: 1h 45m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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