Schlitzie: One of Us
Schlitzie: One of Us
| 01 January 2018 (USA)
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The rise and fall...and rise of Schlitzie, the lovable man-child performer from Tod Browning's cult film "Freaks." He lived to perform, until he was put in an institution and left to die. His persona earned him a place in Punk history when the Ramones recorded "Pinhead," dolls and jewelry were created in his image, and "American Horror Story: Freakshow" paid homage to him. According to sideshow lore, Schlitzie was one of the most beloved performers.

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LouHomey

From my favorite movies..

Dynamixor

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

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Seraherrera

The movie is wonderful and true, an act of love in all its contradictions and complexity

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Philippa

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

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