Carnival ambition turns sour in this sideshow shocker of greed and betrayal.
SHE FREAK
A Barbarous Experience..!
Claire Brennen stars as a waitress who leaves the greasy-diner business for the excitement of the carnival. She quickly discovers that she despises freaks and human oddities.
She Freak is a 1967 American horror film directed by Byron Mabe about a cynical waitress who joins a traveling carnival, marries the owner for his money, and finds herself entangled in betrayal and sideshow drama.
Synopsis
Allured by Steve's wealth, Jade sets her intent on romancing and marrying him for his money. Jade manages to woo Steve, and the two eventually marry, though Jade continues to carry on an affair with Blackie Fleming, a gruff ride operator at the carnival. Steve soon confronts Blackie about the tryst, and the two get into a violent tussle in which Blackie stabs Steve to death. Blackie is convicted of Steve's murder, and Jade happily inherits Steve's assets, including the carnival.
Jade begins abusing her newfound power as the owner of the carnival, and fires Shortie, a dwarf in the freakshow who originally informed Steve of Jade's indiscretion with Blackie. In retaliation, Shortie and the other the carnival freaks band together and corner Jade at the carnival, viciously attacking her. Some time later, Jade, grossly mutilated and without legs, is placed on exhibit in the carnival's freakshow as the 'Snake Woman'.
- Director
- Byron Mabe
- Writer
- David F. Friedman
- Release
- 1967
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Horror
- Also Known As
- Freaks!, Alley of Nightmares, Asylum of the Insane
Why Cult
Step behind the curtains with a sideshow exposé, as the film delves into the daily grit and drama among workers and performers.
Claire Brennen’s Jade Cochran is unapologetically ambitious, manipulating lovers and rivals alike in her quest for a better life.
She Freak delivers a blend of horror and exploitation, with carnival freakshow motifs and a classic revenge setup.
Questions from the Vault
What is She Freak about? +
She Freak follows Jade Cochran, a cynical waitress who joins a traveling carnival, marries its wealthy owner, and becomes embroiled in deceit and sideshow intrigue.
When was She Freak released? +
She Freak was released in 1967.
Who directed She Freak? +
She Freak was directed by Byron Mabe.
How long is She Freak? +
She Freak has a runtime of 83 minutes.
What genre is She Freak? +
She Freak is a horror film.