Being different can be tough. Especially at a certain age. But who really is different and how different? And why would your own father ... well the story is quite complex, especially if you haven't read anything about it before you watch the movie.

Which is a nice way to enjoy it, since this has a few surprises ahead. For a low budget movie, the effects are quite nice. And the story is more than interesting and holds the tension throughout. Some things may be easy to spot and predict, but it's still quite original and very entertaining.

A man (Emile Hirsch) keeps his daughter Chloe locked up in their home. He insists that the outside world is dangerous and has even covered the windows. Her mom (Amanda Crew) is supposedly long gone. Ice cream man Mr. Snowcone (Bruce Dern) and little girl Harper Reed try to lure her outside. Her curiosity gets the better of her and she sneaks out of the house.

Since Chronicle, there has been many sci-fi indies trying to deconstruct the superhero origin story. There are a couple of questionable choices but overall, it is a well told story. The movie could start with better misdirection. I keep going back to Harper's ice cream cone. Harper should be afraid and angry like she is later in the movie. I don't understand why the ice cream is dripping. Some of the powers may not make sense. The movie needs more action for the third act. In the end, this is an intriguing origin story.

"Freaks" is an intriguing and suspenseful low-budget film that keeps the viewer in tension until the very end. It is difficult to write a synopsis without spoiler. The cast has great performance and the screenplay is well written, but the conclusion is disappointing. The gorgeous Lexy Kolker is a promising actress and viewers should follow her future works to confirm her future in the cinema industry. My vote is six.

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