Freaks is a 2018 American horror film directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein and written by Lipovsky, Stein, and Nadia Shapirovich. The film stars Emile Hirsch, Bruce Dern, Amanda Crew, Grace Park, and Lexy Kolker. The film follows Chloe (Kolker), a young girl who discovers a strange carnival filled with deformed and monstrous individuals. Chloe soon learns that the carnival is not what it seems and that she is in grave danger.
Freaks is a dark and disturbing film that is not for the faint of heart. The film’s themes include deformity, prejudice, and the dangers of curiosity. Freaks is a cautionary tale about the importance of acceptance and understanding. It is also a film that is sure to stay with you long after the credits have rolled.
Freaks is rated R for violence and gore, strong sexual content, nudity, and language. The film is also very graphic and disturbing. Parents are strongly cautioned that Freaks is not appropriate for children.