Freak Show (2017)
Popularity4/5
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2025-09 to 2026-08
Directors
Trudie Styler
Cast
Alex Lawther, Abigail Breslin, Mickey Sumner, Bette Midler
The story
We meet Billy Bloom gazing into the mirror, planning his make-up, and know he is no ordinary teen. Flashing back to his younger years, his indulgent, flamboyant, alcoholic mother "Muv" worships him, actively encouraging him to dress up. It causes much arguing between his mother and conservative father Bill who separate.
Genres
LGBTQ-related film, Tragic Comedy Film, comedy drama, drama film
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