# Freaks (2019)

> A sheltered girl discovers dangerous psychic abilities and joins her fractured family in a tense fight to free her imprisoned mother.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/376542

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller
- Director: Adam Stein, Zach Lipovsky
- Cast: Emile Hirsch, Bruce Dern, Grace Park, Amanda Crew, Lexy Kolker, Ava Telek, Michelle Harrison, Matty Finochio
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8781414/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tense, eerie, intimate, indie film night, science fiction double feature

## Synopsis

A young girl discovers her extraordinary powers while seeking the truth about her family.

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