Freakshow (1989): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1989, Freakshow is a horror film directed by Constantino Magnatta, running about 97 minutes. “Let your imagination take control...if you dare!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After being ditched by her cameraman because of her manipulative behavior at a murder scene, a reporter wanders through town looking for a phone she can use. She finds a small museum, where the proprietor invites her in to have a look around before leaving. In one room, she encounters a strange jar which causes her to have strange visions, visions that are supposedly drawn from her own mind. These 'visions' make up the rest of this four- part anthology, which includes horror and suspense stories about a junkie chasing a dog for his runaway fix, a pizza delivery boy who gets a Halloween surprise, a living but paralyzed OD victim forced to undergo her own autopsy because everyone thinks she's dead, and a deal between a golf course owner and a gravedigger that has some unexpected consequences.

Who’s in it. Freakshow stars Audrey Landers as Shan, Peter Read as Dr. Borges, Dean Richards Wiancko as Fidge / Killer and William Korbut as Funk, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Freakshow has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Freakshow page.

If you liked it. Fans of Freakshow tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.