A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily-disfigured and mistreated young man working as a sideshow freak, who gradually reveals his capacity for kindness, intelligence and sophistication.
Story added by rwhite18 on February 25, 2026
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(a surgeon who takes John from the freakshow to be his patient in the hospital.)
Andrew Scott1 suggestion
(Kind Hearted Man Who Is Feared By Society Due To His Severe Deformity.)
Ben Whishaw1 suggestion
(a ruthless, alcoholic showman who exploits his acts and savagely abuses Merrick)
Toby Jones1 suggestion
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