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Freaks (2019)
Directed by Zach Lipovsky, Adam B. Stein
Twitter Facebook Google+Thriller | Science Fiction | Action
Most recently watched by CaptainBigTime, sensoria
Overview
Kept locked inside the house by her father, 7-year-old Chloe lives in fear and fascination of the outside world, where Abnormals create a constant threat—or so she believes. When a mysterious stranger 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.
Rated R | Length 105 minutes
Actors
Emile Hirsch | Bruce Dern | Grace Park | Amanda Crew | Lexy Kolker | Ava Telek | Michelle Harrison | Matty Finochio | Aleks Paunovic | R. J. Fetherstonhaugh | Kwesi Ameyaw | Ryan Beil | Reese Alexander | Dakota Daulby | Lee Shorten | Dean Redman | Aria Birch
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/26/2019 | Movie Screen | Digital | Theater | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Nice pick-up for the Windy City Horrorama Party II film festival. Basically plays like a side-quel to the Heroes tv series; those with superpowers are considered “freaks” and outlawed and controlled by a heavily militarized police. Emile Hirsch and Bruce Dern are great acting against each other. Dern is especially terrific and funny. The young girl at the center of this is very good. Always amazed when a child actor can be so convincing in their role.
Given the small budget they made an effective sci-fi thriller. Wish they had a little more budget to make it look less like a made-for-TV movie and more cinematic. Not crazy about the title either.
Was preceded by short film THE PREMONITION.
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