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1. • • 'Freaks' Was Originally Banned Image via Loew's Inc. The move failed miserably at the box office, after the new cut was pulled from theaters throughout America, British censors banned it from playing in the UK from 1932 to 1953, one of the longest bans in the country's history. It was also banned in various states in America and Australia.
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   Is Freakshow banned?

   • Freakshow is a 2007 independent film which was made by The Asylum, directed by Drew Bell. It is an unofficial remake of the Tod Browning film Freaks. According to the film poster and DVD cover art, Freakshow is banned in 43 countries, though there is no mention of which countries banned it. [citation needed]

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   Is 'freaks' still a bad movie?

   • Happy trails! Tod Browning's Freaks, which was banned for decades, still remains one of the most divisive films ever.

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   Why is Freakshow so controversial?

   • Freakshow isn't considered controversial like its original source. Rather than evoking a visceral reaction from audiences or provoking important discourses, it instead relies heavily on the fact that Freaks had an incredible amount of controversy surrounding its 1932 release.

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   Is Freaks a cult movie?

   • Despite its initial failure, Freaks has gained a cult following over time and is recognized for its representation of disabled individuals, although it remains a divisive and impactful horror film. Tod Browning 's Freaks is one of the most interesting films in Hollywood history, and easily one of its most divisive.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Freakshow_(film)Freakshow (film) - Wikipedia

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   According to the film poster and DVD cover art, Freakshow is banned in 43 countries, though there is no mention of which countries banned it. [citation needed] Plot. A gang of thieves works as security guards in a traveling carnival. They plot to steal the rich owner's fortune.

   • Directed by: Drew Bell
   • Produced by: David Michael Latt, Sherri Strain

   • Written by: Keith Leopard
   • Starring: Rebekah Kochan, Dane Rosselli, Diego Barquinero

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   Jan 7, 2021 · Freakshow released straight to DVD in January of 2007 with cover art that proudly proclaimed that it was banned in 43 countries. This would be quite the feat, but they've never reported which places banned the movie, nor have there been any general exclamations of its ban from outside sources.

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   Sep 17, 2023 · Published Sep 17, 2023. Some see it as compassionate, others as horrific. Image by Annamaria Ward. The Big Picture. Tod Browning's Freaks is a unique and complex horror that includes real people...

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   How can this movie be banned in 43 countries, yet have ZERO amount of gore until the last 10 minutes? Not only was there no gore, the movie lacks anything that resembles something suspenseful or scary!

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   Nov 3, 2023 · By Alan Kelly. Updated Nov 3, 2023. One of us! Image via Loew's Inc. The Big Picture. Tod Browning's film Freaks faced immense backlash and censorship upon its release in 1932, leading to its...

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   Freak Show is a 2017 American comedy-drama film directed by Trudie Styler and written by Patrick J. Clifton and Beth Rigazio, based on the novel of the same name by James St. James. The film stars Alex Lawther, Abigail Breslin, AnnaSophia Robb, Ian Nelson, Celia Weston, Laverne Cox, and Bette Midler . The film had its world premiere at the ...

10. www.theguardian.com › film › 2015Freaks review – ‘remarkable beauty’ in once-banned movie

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    Jun 15, 2015 · Mark Kermode. Sun 14 Jun 2015 03.00 EDT. Tod Browning’s 1932 tale of love and deception among the members of a carnival sideshow was banned for years by the BBFC on the grounds that it...