Freak Show (2017)

Follows the story of teenager Billy Bloom who, despite attending an ultra conservative high school, makes the decision to run for homecoming queen.

Director:

Trudie Styler

Writers:

Patrick J. Clifton (screenplay by), Beth Rigazio (screenplay by)

Stars:

Alex Lawther, Ian Nelson, AnnaSophia Robb

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alex Lawther	...	Billy Bloom
Ian Nelson	...	Flip Kelly
AnnaSophia Robb	...	Blah Blah Blah
Celia Weston	...	Florence
Walden Hudson	...	Bib Oberman (as Walden Bryan Hudson)
Abigail Breslin	...	Lynette
Daniel Bellomy	...	Bo Bo
Bette Midler	...	Muv
Larry Pine	...	William
Christopher Dylan White	...	Bernard
Willa Fitzgerald	...	Tiffany
Michael Park	...	Principal Onnigan
John McEnroe	...	Coach Carter
Mickey Sumner	...	Dr. Vickers
Wally Dunn	...	Mr. Reamer

Storyline

In the vein of CLUELESS and NAPOLEON DYNAMITE, FREAK SHOW tells the moving, heartwarming, and hilarious story of Billy Bloom, a boldly confident, wildly eccentric teenager, who faces intolerance and persecution at his ultra conservative high school, and decides to fight back on behalf of all the misunderstood freaks of the world by running for the title of homecoming queen.

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Plot Keywords:

title directed by female | indie movie | two word title | high school | high school drama | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 January 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Цирк уродов

Filming Locations:

Mill Neck Manor, Mill Neck, Long Island, New York, USA

Box Office

Gross USA:

$18,216, 8 February 2018

Company Credits

Production Co:

Maven Pictures, Flower Films (II)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

AnnaSophia Robb was attending NYU during filming and would shoot her scenes around her class schedule. She wanted to take part in the film despite the demands of school because she felt it was an interesting and important story to tell and she wanted to be part of it.

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Quotes

William: I'm here.
Billy Bloom: I'm queer.

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Crazy Credits

AnnaSophia Robb is credited as Blah Blah Blah instead of Mary Jane.

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Connections

References Glee (2009)

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Soundtracks

Viva Las Vegas
Performed by Boy George

User Reviews

This is the 3rd movie/series i review in the last month where Alex Lawther is a lead .. such a talent !!

So this is the 3rd time this month i write a review where the lead is Alex Lawther ,, i mean before even start talking about the plot and all ,, i'm going to head into the cast , The casting was just amazing , Alex Lawther is a huge star in the making ,, i said it before he reminds me of James Mcavoy , his facial expressions !!! his sense of engagement with the scene .. Of course the other members of the cast were really good,, but man this guy just popped like the freak he wanted us to see.

Back to the plot ,, it is partially original ,, southern high school drama dealing with the new coming glamours/fabulous student who wants to challenge everybody by nominating himself for homecoming queen and in the background dealing with his family issues and conflicts,, although the story is not 100% genuine it has an original execution.. even the comedy was stable quick and original which i think made the whole movie look fresh.

Final thought, Hugely recommended.