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_**Starts out great, and then fumbles**_ Released to television in 2009, "Carny" is a monster-on-the-loose flick about a carnival stopping at a New York town with a new attraction, a gargoyle-like creature that turns out to be the infamo...
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Carny
2009
Movie
88 min
English
When a traveling carnival comes to a rural Nebraska town, the caged attraction everyone is talking about is the alleged Jersey Devil. When the beast escapes, tearing the citizens to shreds, local sheriff Sam Atlas steps up to form a tracking team. But the carnivorous fugitive is only one of Sam’s problems. The local pastor, enraged by the death of his son at the hands of the beast, has plans for igniting his own brand of hellfire and revenge.
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IMDb2.3/10
Director: Dustin Diamond•Genres: Comedy, Drama
Plot Summary
A down-on-his-luck carny worker struggles to make ends meet while dealing with the eccentric personalities of his fellow circus performers. The film follows his attempts to navigate the challenges of life on the road and his desire for a better future. Amidst the chaos of the carnival, he finds unexpected connections and learns valuable lessons about himself and the people around him.
Critical Reception
Carny received largely negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its low production values and disjointed narrative. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some viewers appreciating the independent spirit but others finding it amateurish and unfocused.
What Reviewers Say
Often criticized for its amateurish filmmaking and lack of polish.
Panned for its weak plot and uninspired performances.
Considered by many to be a vanity project with little artistic merit.
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Fun Fact
The film was written, directed, produced by, and stars Dustin Diamond, best known for his role as Screech Powers on the television series 'Saved by the Bell'.
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