Directed by: Tod Browning
Starring: Lon Chaney, Joan Crawford, Wallace Ford, Leila Hyams, Olga Baclanova, Roscoe Ates, Henry Victor, Norman Kerry, Nick De Ruiz, John George, Frank Lanning, Aileen Pringle, Conway Tearle, Mitchell Lewis, Robert Ober, Harry Earles
Contributors: Philip Carli, Dean Hurley, Willis Goldbeck, Leon Gordon, Merritt B. Gerstad, Tod Browning, Harry Rapf, Irving Thalberg, Ira Morgan
Tod Browning’s Sideshow Shockers is a chilling collection of three classic horror and drama films from the visionary director known for his dark and mesmerizing storytelling. This Criterion Collection edition features Freaks (1932), a shocking tale of betrayal and revenge set in a carnival; The Unknown (1927), a gripping story of deception and tragic obsession starring Lon Chaney and Joan Crawford; and The Mystic (1925), a tale of fraudulent psychics and high-society scams. Restored in high definition, this Blu-ray release brings Browning’s unforgettable cinematic nightmares to life.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Director | Tod Browning |
| Starring | Lon Chaney, Joan Crawford, Wallace Ford, Leila Hyams, Olga Baclanova, Roscoe Ates, Henry Victor, Norman Kerry, Nick De Ruiz, John George, Frank Lanning, Aileen Pringle, Conway Tearle, Mitchell Lewis, Robert Ober, Harry Earles |
| Contributors | Philip Carli, Dean Hurley, Willis Goldbeck, Leon Gordon, Merritt B. Gerstad, Tod Browning, Harry Rapf, Irving Thalberg, Ira Morgan |
| Format | Blu-ray (Restored) |
| Studio | Criterion Collection |
| Catalogue No | CC3492BDUK |
| Barcode | 5060952890840 |
| Main Language | English |
| Region | B |
| Release Date | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Originally Issued | 1932 |
| No of Discs | 2 |
| Weight | 90g |
| Dimensions | 135 x 15 x 171 (mm) |
| Genre | Drama |
| BBFC Certification | (12) Suitable for 12 years and over |
| Rental/Retail | Retail not for Rental |
| Run Time | 62 minutes |