Freaks

Name: Freaks
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: September 13, 2019
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 63
Cast: Aleks Paunovic, Amanda Crew, Aria Birch, Ava Telek, Bruce Dern

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Well Go USA Entertainment | Release Date: September 13, 2019 | Not Rated

Starring: Aleks Paunovic, Amanda Crew, Aria Birch, Ava Telek, Bruce Dern, Dakota Daulby, Dean Redman, Emile Hirsch, Grace Park, Kwesi Ameyaw, Lexy Kolker, Matty Finochio, Michelle Harrison, RJ Fetherstonhaugh

Summary: Kept locked inside the house by her father (Emile Hirsch), 7-year-old Chloe (Lexy Kolker) lives in fear and fascination of the outside world, where Abnormals create a constant threat – or so she believes. When a mysterious stranger (Bruce Dern) offers her a glimpse of what’s really happening outside, Chloe soon finds that while the truthKept locked inside the house by her father (Emile Hirsch), 7-year-old Chloe (Lexy Kolker) lives in fear and fascination of the outside world, where Abnormals create a constant threat – or so she believes. When a mysterious stranger (Bruce Dern) offers her a glimpse of what’s really happening outside, Chloe soon finds that while the truth isn’t so simple, the danger is very real.… Expand

Director: Adam B. Stein and Zach Lipovsky

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 105 min

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Thom Ernst

Sep 12, 2019

Freaks is a mind-bending thriller that is subversive enough to be rebellious, and in this era of CGI superhero cinema, the revolution is welcomed. Read full review

Alex Saveliev

Aug 23, 2019

Freaks subtly subverts the superhero formula under the guise of a hallucinatory, cautionary tale of paranoia, delusion and extreme parenthood. Read full review

The Film Stage Jared Mobarak

Sep 12, 2018

Every little detail — straight down to a smiling child holding out a melting ice cream without caring that it’s pooling atop her hand — carries weight. Not a second is wasted. Read full review

Christopher Machell

Sep 12, 2018

While it may be a little better in concept than in execution, there’s enough energy, imagination and innovation here to satisfy any genre hound suffering fatigue from the endless wash, rinse, repeat cycle of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, et al. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

Sep 12, 2019

Appealing, partly because it’s so unembarrassed by its genre's done-to-death social-injustice themes, this undercooked blend of science fiction and family drama virtually dares you to turn up your nose. Read full review

Andrew Barker

Sep 12, 2018

The only problem is that it’s easier to be impressed by the ingenuity of the staging and the architecture of the screenplay than it is to stay invested in the characters. Read full review

Sarah-Tai Black

Sep 12, 2019

This is clearly a film that favours concept over narrative expansion, and it suffers for this. Read full review

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wolffR

Sep 20, 2019

A slow burn sci-fi mystery that kept us in the grip of suspense until it reveals its secrets one by one. The performances and storytelling are incredible -- and it has much more real emotion than most other movies in this genre. Let yourself be taken in by these characters and you mightA slow burn sci-fi mystery that kept us in the grip of suspense until it reveals its secrets one by one. The performances and storytelling are incredible -- and it has much more real emotion than most other movies in this genre. Let yourself be taken in by these characters and you might even yell for blood, laugh unexpectedly, and shed a tear at the end.… Expand

6 of 6 users found this helpful60

marco34la

Sep 14, 2019

i just saw this movie. there were like maybe 7 people in the whole theatre at the arclight in hollywood. it turned out that we all clapped at the end. it was a very solid sci-fi action-drama. you're uncertain what's going on at the beginning, but it builds. really enjoyed it.

3 of 4 users found this helpful31

Deanomite

Dec 10, 2019

This is my 2019 #1 movie of the year. I cannot believe it was not a bigger hit. For the best experience, don't read anything about it just see it, it's the strongest emotional impact I have had since The Sixth Sense.

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

Voodoo123

Oct 19, 2021

+Great cast
+Excellent slow pacing
+Great story -low visual effects budget Freaks was a great movie. The pacing was excellent (and mostly due to the low budget!). Its clear that so much heart from the cast and production crew that went into making this film. In every minute that passes im+Great cast
+Excellent slow pacing
+Great story
-low visual effects budget

Freaks was a great movie. The pacing was excellent (and mostly due to the low budget!). Its clear that so much heart from the cast and production crew that went into making this film. In every minute that passes im reminded of what good storytelling looks like in a film. I wasn't sure what to expect going in but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality delivered considering the shoestring budget.… Expand

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TVJerry

May 28, 2020

This isn't the first movie of this type…most recently Code 8 comes to mind...but it's one of the best. A father (Emile Hirsch) and his 7-year-old daughter (Lexy Kolker) live captive inside their house, hiding from the world. Turns out they're Abnormals, a group of humans with special powersThis isn't the first movie of this type…most recently Code 8 comes to mind...but it's one of the best. A father (Emile Hirsch) and his 7-year-old daughter (Lexy Kolker) live captive inside their house, hiding from the world. Turns out they're Abnormals, a group of humans with special powers who have become feared by the world. The appearance of a stranger (Bruce Dern) exposes the girl to the truth. Even though the film manages to create some intrigue, the narrative takes a while to take hold. Sometimes it's confusing what's happening, but once the conflict amps up, the story gets really interesting. There are some basic, but well-crafted special effects, but it's primarily the enthralling human story and the somewhat original take on the subject that makes this worth watching.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

truerock

Dec 14, 2021

Excellent casting and very good acting. Directing child actors is a difficult skill and Adam Stein and Zach Zipovsky did a great job.

If you like science fiction, I recommend you watch this film. I read the professional reviews which were quite accurate (in my opinion) which is very rare.Excellent casting and very good acting. Directing child actors is a difficult skill and Adam Stein and Zach Zipovsky did a great job.

If you like science fiction, I recommend you watch this film.

I read the professional reviews which were quite accurate (in my opinion) which is very rare. Everyone seemed to be intrigued with the pacing of the plot - regardless if their score was 4 or 10 or something in between.

I did not have any idea what this movie was about before I watched it. I think that made it more enjoyable for me. The slow unfolding of the plot made it intriguing.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

HonestReviews66

Jun 25, 2023

Personally, I got bored quickly, but my patience is wearing thin with modern movies and I have become someone who demands some sort of engagement within a few minutes. I stopped watching.

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

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