A lady ringmaster milks the publicity from a string of murders.
Acting
Crawford's final theatrical starring role—she's giving EVERYTHING.
Production
Real circus performers make the kills weirdly authentic.
Costume
Joan's ringmaster lewks are unhinged glamour.

Director
Jim O'Connolly
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Joan Crawford was so difficult on set that the crew nicknamed the film 'Berserk, Berserk, Berserk' behind her back.
This kicked off the 'hagsploitation' wave—aging Hollywood divas in horror roles that leaned into their faded glamour.