Movies and TvShows featuring "sideshow" theme.

In 19th Century Victorian England, Dr. Frederick Treves rescues a heavily disfigured man, The Elephant Man, who is mistreated as a side-show freak. Treves realizes that behind his monstrous appearance, the man possesses kindness, intelligence, and sophistication.

Dr. Parnassus, an immortal mystic, must protect his daughter from the Devil, who claims her soul on her 16th birthday. In a race against time, he enlists the help of various characters to win the souls needed to save her. A captivating and surreal journey unfolds as Dr. Parnassus faces his dark past and fights for his daughter's freedom.

Set in 19th-century Ohio, "Beloved" tells the story of Sethe, a former slave haunted by the ghost of her baby. As she tries to rebuild her life, the past comes back to haunt her, leading to a powerful and emotional journey of freedom, regret, and resilience.

Roustabout is a drama musical film set in the South. It tells the story of a drifter who joins a carnival and falls in love with a singer. However, their relationship is challenged by an overprotective father and various obstacles.

In Freaks, a group of circus sideshow performers seek revenge on a trapeze artist who plots to murder one of their own. The film explores themes of disability, bigotry, and betrayal as the characters navigate a world of human deformity and societal prejudice.

In Freaked (1993), a young actor and his friends get transformed into freaks when they visit an amusement park run by a mad scientist. They must then find a way to escape and return to their normal lives.

When the enigmatic showman Dr. Lao comes to a small western town, he brings with him a magical circus that offers the townspeople enchanting spectacles, but also stirs up hidden desires and fears. As the townspeople interact with Dr. Lao and his various personas - a Chinese man, a snake charmer, a panther-woman, and more - they confront their own shortcomings and learn valuable lessons about themselves and the world they inhabit.

This movie tells the story of Harry Houdini, a renowned magician and escape artist. It covers his life and career, from his beginnings in Brooklyn, New York City, to his famous stunts and performances around the world. The plot explores his relationships, including his complicated relationship with his mother-in-law. It also delves into the various magic acts and tricks that made him famous, such as his sawed-in-half magic act and his handcuff escapes. Throughout the movie, Houdini faces challenges and obstacles, including run-ins with Scotland Yard and publicity stunts gone wrong. The plot highlights the dangers and risks Houdini took to entertain and amaze his audience.

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (1993) is a comedy-drama-romance film about a young woman named Sissy Hankshaw who embarks on a cross-country journey to find herself. Along the way, she encounters various eccentric characters, explores her sexuality, and challenges societal norms. With its quirky humor and unique perspective, the film offers a refreshing take on female empowerment and self-acceptance.

In Ghoulies II, a group of demons wreak havoc at an amusement park, terrorizing visitors and causing mayhem. As the chaos unfolds, a brave group of individuals must band together to stop the ghoulies and save innocent lives. With a mix of comedy and horror, this film provides thrilling entertainment.

Lucky Days is a movie set in New York City, specifically in Coney Island, Brooklyn. It tells the story of a character's transformation and explores themes of luck, dark secrets, and the influence of the Italian Catholic culture. The story intertwines with a sideshow, adding an element of mystery and intrigue. With its dark atmosphere, the film portrays the character's journey through an unconventional lens.

I Was a Rat is a UK children's drama series broadcast on BBC One in autumn 2001 based on the popular children's book I Was a Rat! or The Scarlet Slippers by Philip Pullman. It was aired in the Sunday tea-time slot which traditionally accommodates a children's drama series in the run-up to Christmas. The series was produced by Andy Rowley and starred Calum Worthy in the leading role, alongside Tom Conti and Brenda Fricker. It was adapted by Richard Carpenter, who won a BAFTA award for the work.

A hypnotist at an amusement park discovers that his assistant is the reincarnation of a prehistoric sea creature. As he becomes obsessed with her, he uses his psychic powers to control her and unleash the creature within her. The creature goes on a murderous rampage, leading to a love triangle and a battle between good and evil.

Two carnival barkers stowaway on an ocean liner to Rio de Janeiro and get involved with a hypnotist, a fortune hunter, and a damsel in distress.

A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia (1992) follows the story of T.E. Lawrence after his famous exploits during World War I. This movie explores Lawrence's struggles to find his place in the world and the contradictions he faces as he tries to navigate both his public and private life.

Koko-di Koko-da is a dark comedy movie that follows the story of a couple who find themselves trapped in a time loop while on a camping trip. They must confront their inner demons and face the horrors of their past in order to break free from the cycle.

Torture Garden is an anthology horror film that follows a group of people who visit a mysterious carnival sideshow. Each person is forced to confront their deepest fears and desires, leading to shocking and horrifying outcomes. The film explores themes of greed, murder, obsession, and the supernatural.

Something Wicked This Way Comes is a fantasy horror movie based on the novel by Ray Bradbury. The story follows two young boys, Jim Nightshade and Will Halloway, who discover that a mysterious carnival has come to their small town. The carnival is run by the enigmatic Mr. Dark, who offers the townspeople their deepest desires at a price. As the boys uncover the dark secrets of the carnival, they must confront their own fears and decide whether to save their town from its sinister influence.

A teenage boy who runs off to join the circus as a side show puppeteer stumbles onto the dark secrets of the fellow performers.

Wolf Girl is a drama film released in 2001. It tells the story of a young girl with hypertrichosis, a condition that causes excessive hair growth all over her body. She joins a carnival freakshow where she faces prejudice and bullying from both the audience and her fellow performers. The film explores themes of acceptance, self-discovery, and the human capacity for cruelty.