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The combination of cast and content made "Freaks" one of the most controversial movies ever made, and the controversy never really went away. It was considered so grotesque that many cinemas wouldn't show it, and it was banned outright in many states and countries. "Freaks" only resurfaced—and was reassessed—in the 1960s, and grew to attain cult status as a forgotten masterpiece of early cinema, and as one of the strangest and most memorable horror movies ever made. Continue reading →