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Freaks, the dark inversion of X-Men, drawing fresh attention

Original: Freaks (2018, d. Zach Lipovsky & Adam Stein) is a independent sci-fi thriller that is basically the X-Men if the humans

The 2018 independent sci-fi thriller Freaks, directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, is being discussed as a brutal, paranoia-soaked take on superpowered children hunted by society. Viewers describe it as essentially X-Men reimagined after humans successfully carry out genocide against the gifted, with no one embodying Charles Xavier's tolerant ideals. The film's tense, bleak premise is striking a chord with genre fans.

Why now: Viewers are praising its grim, politically charged twist on the superhero-mutant premise.

FreaksZach LipovskyAdam SteinX-Men

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• Freaks (2018, d. Zach Lipovsky & Adam Stein) is a independent sci-fi thriller that is basically the X-Men if the humans have chosen genocide (and succeeded) and there's absolutely no one with superpowers espousing Charles Xavier's beliefs. Brutal, tense, paranoia-soaked, and… · Tim_Eagon@dice.camp · 1

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