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TMBDOS! Episode 210: "Freaks" (1932). episode artwork

Jul 19, 2020 1 hr 11 min

TMBDOS! Episode 210: "Freaks" (1932).

from They Must Be Destroyed On Sight! Hosted by Lee Russell

Lee and Daniel let their freaks off the leash this week as they cover Tod Browning's "Freaks" from 1932. Some of the topics brought up: is the film a horror film?; does it exploit the actual freaks who performed in the film?; who are the real freaks?; the background of some of the performers; early anti-eugenic stances just before the Nazis came to power in Germany; how this film ruined Tod Browning's career; and if a remake would be possible. Also, Lee uses the soundboard software he bought and plays a live .mp3 listener comment. The hosts respond to other listener comments and talk about what they have watched as of late. Get your freak on! If you would like to submit an audio message, send your .mp3 here: [email protected] "Freaks" IMDB Featured Music: "Pinhead" by The Ramones; "Circus" & "Lucky Day (Overture)" by Tom Waits.

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