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    Freaked
    Genre: Comedy

    Reviewed In Issue 99 (Aug 2005) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Alex Winter, Michael Stoyanov, William Sadler, Megan Ward, Mr. T, Brooke Shields, Alex Zuckerman, Ray Baker & Randy Quaid

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 3
    DTS Sound Rating: NR
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    Critics' Composite Score: 4
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    Special Features
    Special features on disc one include commentary with directors/writers Alex Winter and Tom Stern, a strange 12-minute behind-the-scenes presentation Hijinx In Freekland, a 21-minute conversation with writer Tim Burns, the trailer, deleted scenes, an art gallery (stills), the screenplay on DVD-ROM, additional trailers, and upfront ads. Disc Two offers 84 minutes of Freaked: The Reehersel Version, and There Are No Weirdos Here!, which is another five minutes of rehearsals. It's The Troll! is a three-minute script reading/rehearsal, and Under Construkshen is a four-minute behind-the-scenes featurette showing the construction of Freek Land. Additionally, Behold...The Beast Boy! is a seven-minute freaky look at Alex Winter's makeup transformation, and there are two short films by Tom Stern and Alex Winter, Squeal Of Death (16 minutes) and NYU Sight & Sound Project (one minute).


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Anchor Bay Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): DV12969
    (MPAA Rating): PG13
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    (Retail Price): $19.98
    (DVD Type): Two-Disc Set: DVD-9 & DVD-5
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 80
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1993
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 07/12/05
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Tom Stern & Alex Winter
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Now, don't get Freaked out, but this is one freakin' strange movie. When slimeball Ricky Coogin (Winter) and his friend Ernie (Stoyanov) arrive at Freek Land, they have no idea what's in store for them. But after meeting freakshow tycoon Elijah C. Skuggs (Quaid), they realize that all their worst nightmares have come true.(Tricia Spears)

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.82:1 DVD picture exhibits bright colors that are complementary to the over-the-top storytelling, with accurate fleshtones and deep blacks. While images are generally sharp and detailed, there can be a slight veil of softness that detracts from finer textures. Contrast and shadow delineation exhibit satisfying balance. Some pixelization is noticed at times; and there is minor

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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