Carnies (2010)

In the colorful, bustling world of 1936, a thousand sideshows scatter across the map, descending upon small towns with their circus of intrigue and spectacle. Among these is the Knuckles Brothers Show, a traveling troupe of unique performers and puzzling oddities, ready to enchant and astonish the folks of yet another sleepy hamlet. As they unfurl their tents and prepare to dazzle, an ominous shadow looms, unbeknownst to them. Soon, their world is tainted with a crimson horror as their comrades fall one by one, brutally dismembered by an unseen, seemingly inhuman force, their souls ripped from their lifeless, blood-soaked bodies. At the helm of this beleaguered troupe is Helen, the carny owner. Under the constant influence of potent substances, she oscillates between demanding and delirious. But could her drug-addled state mask a sinister secret? Is she the phantom predator hunting her own? Among the troupe's colorful cast is Virgil, the Strong Man, whose muscles mask a tender heart for Zoe, the fortune-telling gypsy enchantress whose cryptic words weave a web of mystery. His loyal friend, Ratty, the peculiar Snake Handler, is a figure misunderstood by many, his enigmatic demeanor adding to the growing list of suspects. Then there's William Crowley, the daring Sword Swallower, who, along with Virgil and Ratty, delves into the mystery. Yet, they might be too late, their investigation leading them closer to their own grisly fate. "Sawdust in the Blood" was once a carny compliment, a nod to the life they lead. Now it's a chilling description of a crime scene, a hint of the terror that stalks the show. What malevolent force is carving its path through this family of performers? What soulless monster leaves a trail of mangled, soul-stripped bodies in its wake? Step up, ladies and gentlemen, for the show of a lifetime is about to begin. Hold your breath as you step into the world of 'Carnies', where behind the glitz and spectacle, a macabre dance of death awaits. Welcome, and enjoy... if you dare.

Carnies is a horror movie featuring Doug Jones.

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