Sideshow (2000)
Sideshow (2000), directed by Fred Olen Ray, starring Phil Fondacaro and Jamie Martz.
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Synopsis
While visiting a traveling carnival full of human freaks, high school students nearly join as permanent members.
- Mac AhlbergCinematography
- Fred Olen RayDirector
- Gary SchmoellerProducer
- J. Miles DaleProducer
About the film
Sideshow is a horror film from 2000 and released Full Moon Pictures directed by Fred Olen Ray.
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Sideshow is a horror film from 2000 and released Full Moon Pictures directed by Fred Olen Ray.
Plot
High school students visit a traveling carnival home to "unique" exhibits. They meet with a fortune teller who lets them in on what the future holds. One by one the teens get their desires but at a cost. Soon it becomes a battle for survival in hopes to not become a part of the show themselves.
Cast
Jamie Martz as Bobby
Michael Amos as Tommy
Scott McCann as Grant (credited as Scott Clark)
Jessi Keenan as Melanie
Phil Fondacaro as Abbot Graves
Jeana Blackman as Jeanie
Peter Spellos as Conjoin-O / Lester
Luigi Francis Shorty Rossi as "Little Face"
Curran Sympson as Aelita
Fred Pierce as Hans / "Bug Boy"
Shyra Deland as Digestina
Ross Hagen as Sheriff
Brinke Stevens as Madam Volosca
Alicia McCutcheon as Hilda "The Faceless Girl"
Richard Gabai as Agent
Filming Locations
Corriganville Movie Ranch, California
Simi Valley, California
Reception
The movie received rather poor reviews. Allmovie rated it 2 out of 5. TV Guide called it an "imbecilic chiller". Ain't It Cool News reviewed the film, stating that it was "a bit light on the story" and criticizing the teens' acting while praising the special effects.
Another reviewer wrote, "Like a lot of Full Moon pictures, this movie is surprisingly good despite its cheese. It has a story, it knows how to tell it, and the plot holes aren't overwhelming. They do cheese right. But it IS cheesy. Three out of five digested toasters."
References
External links
Sideshow at IMDb
Sideshow at Rotten Tomatoes
Text from Sideshow (2000 film) on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sideshow_(2000_film)
Trivia
- The production budget was US$ 120.000.
- It premiered on July 11, 2000, a Tuesday.
- It runs 1h14 — short for a feature film.
Production
- StudiosFull Moon Pictures
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesEnglish
- BudgetUS$ 120,000
- StatusReleased
Photos
Cast
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Phil Fondacaro
Abbot Graves -
Jamie Martz
Bobby - Jessica Keenan Melanie
- Michael Amos Tommy
- Jeana Blackman Jeanie
- Scott McCann Grant
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Peter Spellos
Conjoin-O / Lester -
Ross Hagen
Sheriff -
Brinke Stevens
Madame Volosca -
Richard Gabai
Agent -
Shyra Deland
Digestina - Curran Sympson Aelita
- Luigi Francis Shorty Rossi Little Face
- Alicia McCutcheon Hilda The Faceless Girl
- Fred Pierce Hans / Bug Boy
- Brian Carrillo Man
- Tadd Zarubica Hot Dog Vendor
- Jeff Murray Carny
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Crew
- Mac Ahlberg Cinematography
- Fred Olen Ray Director
- Gary Schmoeller Producer
- J. Miles Dale Producer
- Neal Marshall Stevens Writer
Questions about this film
What is Sideshow about?
Sideshow: While visiting a traveling carnival full of human freaks, high school students nearly join as permanent members.
Who directed Sideshow?
Sideshow was directed by Fred Olen Ray in 2000.
Who stars in Sideshow?
The cast of Sideshow includes Phil Fondacaro, Jamie Martz, Jessica Keenan, Michael Amos and Jeana Blackman.
How long is Sideshow?
Sideshow runs for 74 minutes, or 1h14.
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