Review of Freaks (1932) by Private U — 26 Aug 2008

Tod Browning. How many films are this creepy & heartbreaking. An original. All that's missing is Lon Chaney.

This review of Freaks (1932) was written by Private U on 26 Aug 2008.

Freaks has generally received very positive reviews.

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