The Devil's Carnival

April 2012

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Synopsis

Aesop's Fables are played out in the lives of lost souls... in Hell!
An obsessed father (Flanery), a kleptomaniac (Evigan), and a gullible teenager (Lowndes), are cast from Heaven by God (Sorvino). They find themselves wandering the frightening, unsympathetic midway of "The Devil's Carnival". Unbeknownst to these condemned attendees, their lives—and the sins that paved their paths to Hell—have become tethered to specific fables in a book read by Lucifer (Zdunich).

Reviews

4.7

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A Google User

Incredible!!!!!! I long waited this movie/twisted musical to come out and was not disappointed and watched it over and over. I just couldn't get enough! The songs get stuck in your head and the colorful characters,wow. Love this movie!

A Google User

AMAZING Wonderful, brilliant, fun, beautiful imagery and creative interesting music. Emilie Autumns performance. I have an 83 song playlist of Emily Autumn on phone I listen to once a day. Total Brilliance. I believe it's a rollercoaster and worth a ride.

A Google User

No no no -I get it. I really do. It's like going to a bad party and the next day because one person says it was great, you start to think you're missing something and you say it was great too. This movie is not great. It's not even close; it never was and it never will be. I love Terrance and I think the world of Bousman AND the cast, but this was a totally phoned in non-effort to pick the pockets of everyone hoping for a repeat of the magic that was Repo. Come on, less than an hour long; it felt rushed, it was shallow and since I bought the collector's edition version - I got to see the commentary. These guys were talking to 8 year olds trying to convince them the party was a hit and unfortunately, lots of people bought it. I sold my special edition for half price - and guess what? The person who bought it is trying to unload it now herself. And this was after she insisted "no matter what", she's going to love it because she, "just adores the makers". We still love Zdunich and Bousman. They're allowed this one mistake; however, the musical numbers were great, but the movie? Not. We have to call it like it is

Johnnyb Goode

Really Liked It! Very catchy musical feel. I really enjoyed this. I wasnt really expecting a musical when I made the purchase,as I usually steer away from musicals. However, I'm so glad I picked this movie. Excellent. Keeps your attention with lots of talent. I would watch it again.!£;•)

A Google User

Fantastic The guys who brought you "Repo! The Genetic Opera" have done it again. They've created a world with many twists and turns, amazing songs, costumes, and sets. I knew, as a fan of Repo, that "The Devil's Carnival" would be good, and it didn't disappoint.

A Google User

Amazing! This is a wonderful product of hard work and dedication. True art! Not as amazing as Repo but still gets an A in my book!

User reviews

A Google User October 31, 2012

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Johnnyb Goode March 9, 2014

A Google User October 28, 2012

Amazing! This is a wonderful product of hard work and dedication. True art! Not as amazing as Repo but still gets an A in my book!

A Google User October 31, 2012

ERMGERD This movie is absolutely fantastic! The musical numbers are excellent! The integration of Aesop's Fables is genius. In watching this, note that this is only the first 'episode' of many to (hopefully) come. So there are some unanswered questions and it is a little short but Darren and Terrence have more coming for us. I definitely recommend checking out this movie. Much of the Repo cast is back and there are a few rock stars you may recognize as well such as Ivan Moody (Ghost) from Five Finger Death Punch.

Itzel Martinez April 5, 2013

Loved it The movie n the songs were all just so amazing

Jeremy Warner May 13, 2013

Most shocking movie I ever bought This movie is so awesome And after you see this movie you should check for the soundtrack to buy your favorite song

A Google User October 23, 2012

HAIL SATAN! A Great FILM! The Road Show as TOP NOTCH!!!. I have the CD, The Ringmaster Bluray, and now ordered the hot topic version. A MUST HAVE!

Kiersten Hottendorf March 1, 2014

Amazingly unique and spectacular! I love this movie so much that my friends and I go around school singing the songs! Great job and I'm stoked for part 2!

A Google User October 28, 2012

Awesome Movie This movie is still good, they always do a good job and seeing them on the road tour was awesome.

A Google User September 30, 2013

The Devil's Carnival Love love love ... can hardly wait for Episode 2!

A Google User October 28, 2012

HAIL!! \m/ This film is absolutely a work of art. If you love Repo! You will love this

A Google User October 31, 2012

No disappointments I honestly love the movie its funny n silly n the stories here happen all the time

Roy Smith April 30, 2014

The devils carnival The best movie I ever seen

Janae Anderson March 20, 2013

EPIC Greatest movie ever!!!!

Patrick Martinez July 1, 2013

Awesome This is an amazing movie

prudence petrozza January 4, 2013

Fun Awesome

A Google User October 23, 2012

Hail! Darren & Terrance do it again! Another amazing movie full of dark and evil thoughts.

Cast and credits

Actors	Paul Sorvino, Sean Patrick Flanery, Jessica Lowndes, Briana Evigan, Dayton Callie, Emilie Autumn
Producers	Sean E Demott
Director	Darren Lynn Bousman
Writers	Terrance Zdunich

Additional information

Audio language

English (Stereo)

Subtitles

English

Rental period

Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.

Run time

55 minutes

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