Freakshow

About This Movie

Freakshow (1999) is one of those quirky horror flicks that plays with the 'fear of the unknown' vibe. You’ve got Joey and Sarah, typical obnoxious kids, and the film wastes no time in setting that tone. The atmosphere is distinctly creepy as they sneak into this sideshow — I mean, who doesn’t love a good carnival setting with all its oddities? The pacing has this almost erratic feel, which oddly adds to the tension. The practical effects, while not groundbreaking, have a charm to them. The performances are a mixed bag; some hit the mark while others might make you cringe a bit. It’s a wild ride that captures that weird, unsettling feeling that only a sideshow can evoke.

Carnival setting adds to the creep factorPractical effects lend a unique charmQuirky characters may divide opinions