Review of Freaks (1932) by Jarett B — 05 Nov 2010
I find myself at a lose when thinking about Freaks. The one question I keep asking myself is: Could anyone, in any country, remake this film with real deformed people? I think it would be considered an act of cruelty in today's society (as it certainly was back in 1932 in most countries and states of the U.
S. because it was banned for so long). It's a very simple story of a beautiful trapeze artist who ruthlessly deceives one of the 'freaks' just when they were willing to welcome her into their society, chanting the ever-famous line: "One of us!" When the truth is uncovered, let's just say that she doesn't make out so well.
.. I don't mean to be offensive, but at times I drew similarities between Freaks and Holocaust footage. There just seems to be something immoral about using this people for their deformities. I don't know.
.. I'll never forget it though.
This review of Freaks (1932) was written by Jarett B on 05 Nov 2010.
Freaks has generally received very positive reviews.
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