She Freak (1967)
87 mins | Horror | 3 May 1967
Director:
Byron MabeWriter:
David F. FriedmanProducer:
David F. FriedmanCinematographer:
William TroianoEditor:
Byron MabeProduction Company:
Sonney--Friedman PicturesThe film opened 3 May 1967 in Minneapolis, MN, as indicated by box office reports in the 17 May 1967 Var. Los Angeles, CA, openings followed on 11 Oct 1967, double-billed with The Brides of Fu Manchu (1966, see entry). A review in the 14 Oct 1967 LAT described She Freak as “a surprisingly good little picture,” but unfavorably compared it to the 1932 film, Freaks (see entry), which had a similar plot. The critic noted that producers David F. Friedman and Dan Sonney were “veteran” Southern California film distributors. Various sources claim that production took place in Bakersfield, CA.
According to the 31 Mar 1965 Var, an independent feature titled Freaks was currently in release. Its relationship to She Freak, if any, has not been determined. ...
The film opened 3 May 1967 in Minneapolis, MN, as indicated by box office reports in the 17 May 1967 Var. Los Angeles, CA, openings followed on 11 Oct 1967, double-billed with The Brides of Fu Manchu (1966, see entry). A review in the 14 Oct 1967 LAT described She Freak as “a surprisingly good little picture,” but unfavorably compared it to the 1932 film, Freaks (see entry), which had a similar plot. The critic noted that producers David F. Friedman and Dan Sonney were “veteran” Southern California film distributors. Various sources claim that production took place in Bakersfield, CA.
According to the 31 Mar 1965 Var, an independent feature titled Freaks was currently in release. Its relationship to She Freak, if any, has not been determined.
Freaks!
Jade Cochran, a cynical woman who works as a waitress in a sleazy roadside cafe, is determined to improve her lot by any means. She takes a job waiting on tables in the meal tent of a carnival that comes to town, makes the acquaintance of Pat, a stripper, and Steve St. John, the wealthy owner of the carnival's freak show, and immediately decides that she wants to marry him. But Blackie Fleming, the sadistic operator of the ferris wheel, also appeals to her. Jade marries Steve and at the same time embarks on an affair with Blackie. Steve learns of the affair, confronts Blackie, and is stabbed to death in a fight. Blackie is sent to prison, and after Jade inherits her husband's enterprise, she fires Shortie, the carnival freak who informed Steve about her affair with Blackie, despite warnings from her friend Pat, one of the carnival strippers. That night all of the freaks attack Jade and transform her into a sideshow ...
Jade Cochran, a cynical woman who works as a waitress in a sleazy roadside cafe, is determined to improve her lot by any means. She takes a job waiting on tables in the meal tent of a carnival that comes to town, makes the acquaintance of Pat, a stripper, and Steve St. John, the wealthy owner of the carnival's freak show, and immediately decides that she wants to marry him. But Blackie Fleming, the sadistic operator of the ferris wheel, also appeals to her. Jade marries Steve and at the same time embarks on an affair with Blackie. Steve learns of the affair, confronts Blackie, and is stabbed to death in a fight. Blackie is sent to prison, and after Jade inherits her husband's enterprise, she fires Shortie, the carnival freak who informed Steve about her affair with Blackie, despite warnings from her friend Pat, one of the carnival strippers. That night all of the freaks attack Jade and transform her into a sideshow attraction.
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