Freaked

Name: Freaked
Genre: Sci-Fi, Comedy
Released: October 1, 1993
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 58
Cast: Alex Zuckerman, Brian Brophy, Brooke Shields, Deep Roy, Eduardo Ricard

1993

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Anchor Bay Entertainment | Release Date: October 1, 1993 | PG-13

Starring: Alex Zuckerman, Brian Brophy, Brooke Shields, Deep Roy, Eduardo Ricard, Henry Carbo, Michael Stoyanov, Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros, Morgan Fairchild, William Sadler

Summary: A vain actor, his best friend, and an activist end up at a mutant freak farm run by a weirdo scientist.

Director: Alex Winter and Tom Stern

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 86 min

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Glenn Kenny

The first half hour of this deliriously rude comedy, codirected by Winter and Tom Stern, is so overflowing with anarchic invention that it holds up against such certified classics as Duck Soup and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The last 48 minutes aren’t bad, but they rely so heavily on gross-out makeup and special effects that the movie’s initial rush wears off. Read full review

Staff (Not Credited)

Attempting to compare “Freaked” to any other movie would prove an exercise in futility. This is a singular film—a wholly originally movie that, despite its flaws, will win over the most jaded film fan simply because it is uniquely and wonderfully bizarre. Read full review

Ty Burr

That’s already more laughs than a month of Saturday Night Lives. Read full review

Screen Rant Vic Holtreman

Freaked definitely isn't for everyone, and in my opinion it certainly shouldn't be rated PG-13 (who made THAT stupid decision???) but as a "beer and buddies" movie you'll find it funny and, well... weird. Read full review

Chris Willman

Combined with the terrific creature effects, this smug stew results in at least a couple-of-dozen moments of wildly inventive fun and roughly twice as many puerile groaners. “Freaked” is a whole lot more entertaining than most films that open in a single theater without press screenings, but neither Tod Browning’s nor Monty Python’s reputation is in danger just yet. Read full review

Staff (Not Credited)

Clearly a labour of love for co-writer, co-director and star Alex Winter (the other one in the Bill and Ted movies), this freewheeling, anarchic, gross-out comedy should satisfy the six-pack post-pub crowd, but it can't really stand up to sober viewing. Read full review

Leonard Klady

Loud and flamboyant, pic takes a few shots at societal sacred cows but more often misses the target. The effort comes off much in the prankish manner of a student film. “Freaked” thumbs its nose at the status quo, but few will find themselves on the filmmakers’ side when the last laughs are counted. Read full review

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ComandanteCobra

Jan 14, 2022

Excellent horror-comedy B-movie.
If you like unconventional indie movie and you have a good sense of humor you'll love this.
It has all: Gory (to laugh at and not to be scared of), comedy, pratical effects, mockery of horror cliches, notorious b.movie stars, 80's actor cameo, weirdExcellent horror-comedy B-movie.
If you like unconventional indie movie and you have a good sense of humor you'll love this.
It has all: Gory (to laugh at and not to be scared of), comedy, pratical effects, mockery of horror cliches, notorious b.movie stars, 80's actor cameo, weird characters.
Not suitable for childrens of course but it's one of those movie to enjoy with friends and beer....perfect for halloween night.
It's on pair with other classic of the same category...like Frankenhooker, Tammy and the T-Rex, Killer Tomatoes, Bill and Ted, Tromeo and Juliet, Sharknado, Army of Darkness and the like… Expand

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HellHoleHorror

Feb 16, 2022

This is a totally ridiculous film that is actually quite funny. It is done in the style of a MTV music video but gets quite insane. The comedy is fast-paced and ridiculous. That is the only way it could have been with this kind of movie. It reminded me of a tame version of Basket Case 2This is a totally ridiculous film that is actually quite funny. It is done in the style of a MTV music video but gets quite insane. The comedy is fast-paced and ridiculous. That is the only way it could have been with this kind of movie. It reminded me of a tame version of Basket Case 2 (1990) and Basket Case 3 (1991). It also reminded me of X-Men (2000) a tiny amount. Freaked seems to have been made for children unlike the Basket Case movies. Oh yeah, I forgot, this reminds me of Society (1989) as well. There are a bunch of freaks and they have a funny story and little violence or gore to be spoken of. I enjoyed it! It is madness.… Expand

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Gamzguy17

Aug 21, 2021

The practical effects, rapid-fire pop culture knowledge, and whirl of filmography references do provide some wacky/nerdy thrills, but it slowly becomes a myriad of loud noises and tired jokes as the runtime reaches its end.

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