Carnies
Sawdust in the Blood used to be a Carny compliment...not a description of a crime scene. There are a thousand sideshows playing thousands of small towns in 1936 when the Knuckles Brothers Show rolls into yet another town, ready to delight and dazzle the town folk with amazing acts and puzzling oddities. As they set up their tents they could not know that within days several of them would be dead, ripped savagely apart by a seemingly inhuman force, their souls stolen from their limp and bloody bodies. Step up, step up, ladies and gentlemen, the show is about to begin...
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Plot Summary
In 1936, a group of drifters known as carnies are traveling across the country with their carnival. When they arrive in a small town, they discover that the townspeople are not happy to see them. The carnies are accused of killing a local girl, and they must fight for their lives.
Critical Reception
Carnies (2010) received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many citing its nonsensical plot, poor acting, and low production values as major drawbacks. It is largely considered a direct-to-video B-movie with little artistic merit.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a convoluted and predictable plot.
- Acting performances are widely considered to be subpar.
- Low production values and poor execution detract from any potential enjoyment.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Carnies' are scarce, but those that exist generally reflect the critical consensus, highlighting the film's significant flaws in storytelling and performance.
Fun Fact
Dustin Diamond, known for his role as Screech in 'Saved by the Bell,' plays a significant role in the film, which was an unusual departure from his previous comedic roles.
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