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Carnival Films is one of the UK’s leading television drama companies, and the producers of Downton Abbey, The Last Kingdom, Jamestown, Stan Lee's Lucky Man and many more.
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- The Elephant Man (1980) Directed by David Lynch. Starring Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft. Biography, Drama (2h 4m) 8.2 on IMDb — 92% on RT. The tragic true story of Joseph Merrick begins at a Victorian freakshow, where the cruelly nicknamed "Elephant Man" was put on display in London's East End.
- Nightmare Alley (2021) Directed by Guillermo del Toro. Starring Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette. Crime, Drama, Thriller (2h 30m) 7.0 on IMDb — 80% on RT.
- The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) Directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Starring James Stewart, Charlton Heston, Betty Hutton. Drama, Family, Romance (2h 32m) 6.6 on IMDb — 50% on RT.
- The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) Directed by Robert Wiene. Starring Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, Friedrich Feher. Horror, Mystery, Thriller (1h 7m) 8.0 on IMDb — 96% on RT.
- The Greatest Showman
- Victor Frankenstein
- Billy Rose’s Jumbo
- Freaks
- The Circus
- Dumbo
- Water For Elephants
- The Greatest Show on Earth
- Nightmare Alley
- The Elephant Man
Let’s kick off this cinematic carnival journey with the dazzling spectacle that is “The Greatest Showman”. A true testament to the power of imagination and perseverance, this 2017 film is a razzle-dazzle musical extravaganza inspired by the life of P.T. Barnum, the visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensat...
Now, for a slightly different take on the carnival theme, we turn to the dark and stormy world of “Victor Frankenstein”. This 2015 film, directed by Paul McGuigan, is a fresh take on Mary Shelley’s classic novel, with the titular character portrayed by James McAvoy and his loyal assistant Igor played by Daniel Radcliffe. The carnival connection her...
Stepping back in time, we arrive at the 1962 film “Billy Rose’s Jumbo,” a delightful musical comedy that beautifully captures the spirit and magic of the classic American circus, making it a gem among beloved carnival movies. Directed by Charles Walters and starring the inimitable Doris Day and Jimmy Durante, the film is set in the struggling circu...
Taking a haunting detour into the enigmatic realm of carnival movies, we encounter Tod Browning’s legendary masterpiece, “Freaks,” released in 1932. This pre-code horror film is a significant departure from the glitz and glamour we typically associate with the carnival. Its portrayal of circus performers was groundbreaking, if controversial, for th...
Next up, we step into the silent film era with the incomparable Charlie Chaplin in “The Circus” from 1928. Chaplin, in his iconic role as The Tramp, stumbles into a circus and, through a series of hilarious mishaps, becomes the star of the show. This film is quintessential Chaplin – full of physical comedy, social satire, and unexpected moments of ...
Now, let’s lighten the mood with the endearing tale of the little elephant that could in Disney’s “Dumbo” from 1941. This animated classic tugs at the heartstrings with its story of a young circus elephant ridiculed for his oversized ears but who discovers he can use them to fly. “Dumbo” is a timeless tale of embracing one’s uniqueness and turning ...
Finally, we arrive at “Water for Elephants,” a captivating 2011 film that seamlessly weaves the enchanting tapestry of carnival movies into a romantic drama. Based on the bestselling novel by Sara Gruen and helmed by director Francis Lawrence, this cinematic gem stars Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson, unfolding a tale of love amidst the hards...
Next on our list is Cecil B. DeMille’s grand spectacle, “The Greatest Show on Earth”. This 1952 film is a love letter to the circus, showing both the dazzling performances under the big top and the drama that unfolds behind the scenes. Starring Betty Hutton, Cornel Wilde, and Charlton Heston, the film takes us into the heart of the Ringling Bros. a...
Moving on to a more recent release, “Nightmare Alley” is a 2021 noir psychological thriller directed by Guillermo del Toro. Based on the 1946 novel of the same name by William Lindsay Gresham, the film offers a dark and gritty depiction of carnival life. The story follows a drifter who becomes a carnival worker, then a mentalist, using his skills t...
Next up is David Lynch’s poignant “The Elephant Man” from 1980, based on the true story of Joseph Merrick, a man with severe physical deformities who was exhibited as a sideshow attraction. John Hurt gives a powerful performance as Merrick, portraying his dignity and humanity amidst the cruelty and exploitation he experiences. Anthony Hopkins also ...
After a singer loses his job at a coffee shop, he finds employment at a struggling carnival, but his attempted romance with a teenager leads to friction with her father.
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- 129 votes. Freaks. The pinnacle of carnival horror movies, Freaks is one of the most important films the horror genre has ever seen thanks to its brash pushing of the boundaries and experimental format.
- 145 votes. The Funhouse. The Funhouse has nearly everything horror fans could ever want from both a horror carnival movie and an amusement park horror movie.
- 115 votes. Something Wicked This Way Comes. Arguably the most recognizable carnival horror film in the history of cinema, Something Wicked This Way Comes is a stunning, atmospheric, and intense carnival horror film that will have audiences hanging on the edge of their seat.
- 208 votes. It. Not the typical horror movie about the circus of an amusement park, it may rarely showcase these locations, but It still manages to keep the overall feeling and vibe of these movies throughout its over three-hour runtime, all thanks to one character, the beloved Pennywise the Dancing Clown.
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9 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Freaks. 1932 1h 4m Not Rated. 7.8 (51K) Rate. 80 Metascore. A circus' beautiful trapeze artist Cleopatra agrees to marry Hans the leader of side-show performers, but Hans' deformed friends discover that she is only marrying him for his inheritance.
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