Freaks (1932)

[Dark Clown]

LOVE this movie.
in my top 3 B&W horor movie
1. NOTLD
2. Creature from the Black Lagoon
3. Freaks

[ClonedBeef]

I only became interested when the little-man started to get poisoned through the final act. Pretty intense. Rare authenticity in using many real disabled people.

[Midnight-Kroovy]

Originally Posted by ClonedBeef

Rare authenticity in using many real disabled people.

This was very controversial and sadly many of the "freaks" weren't allowed to eat with the the cast and crew and were forced outside. Knowing this makes the movie hit home a little harder.

[ClonedBeef]

Originally Posted by Midnight-Kroovy

the "freaks" weren't allowed to eat with the the cast and crew and were forced outside.

Then screw the disingenuous cherry-picking intro TCM had for this. They portrayed it as the first film where disabled people were portrayed with some sense of normalcy and respect. They forgot to mention that behind the scenes bit.

[CountOrlok]

Originally Posted by Midnight-Kroovy

This was very controversial and sadly many of the "freaks" weren't allowed to eat with the the cast and crew and were forced outside.

Where did you find out this info? If true, that does say much about the attitudes of the time. It wouldn't surprise me.