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** A {{Justified}} example. We frequently see full acts in the circus performing while they serve as little more than {{Padding}}. However it works because it does raise tension as to whether or not the killer will strike then, especially during the elephants' act.
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** A {{Justified}} {{Justified|Trope}} example. We frequently see full acts in the circus performing while they serve as little more than {{Padding}}. However it works because it does raise tension as to whether or not the killer will strike then, especially during the elephants' act.
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* BigLippedAlligatorMoment: The song at the party before the third act. ItMakesSenseInContext but it doesn't serve a purpose and could be cut out without affecting the plot. Not to mention the VocalDissonance between Bruno's speaking voice and [[BadassBaritone singing voice]].
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* BigLippedAlligatorMoment: The song at the party before the third act. ItMakesSenseInContext but it doesn't serve a purpose and could be cut out without affecting the plot. Not to mention the VocalDissonance between Bruno's speaking voice and [[BadassBaritone singing voice]].voice.
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** Joan Crawford looking quite good in a flattering leotard that [[ShesGotLegs shows off her legs]] is a close second.
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** Joan Crawford looking quite good in a flattering leotard that [[ShesGotLegs [[LegFocus shows off her legs]] is a close second.
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** Ty Harding has an extended ShirtlessScene while he watches Diana Dors catfighting with another woman.
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** Ty Harding has an extended ShirtlessScene while he watches Diana Dors Creator/DianaDors catfighting with another woman.
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* ShockingSwerve: TheReveal of the killer, specifically the final murder. Somehow said killer got all the way up into the stands without anyone in the audience - or the several policemen standing guard - watching.
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* BestKnownForTheFanservice:
** Ty Harding has an extended ShirtlessScene while he watches Diana Dors catfighting with another woman.
** Joan Crawford looking quite good in a flattering leotard that [[ShesGotLegs shows off her legs]] is a close second.
** Ty Harding has an extended ShirtlessScene while he watches Diana Dors catfighting with another woman.
** Joan Crawford looking quite good in a flattering leotard that [[ShesGotLegs shows off her legs]] is a close second.
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* FightSceneFailure: Matilda's CatFight with Wanda is quite poorly done. Especially when they're being pulled apart.
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** The ridiculously hammy conversation between the performers after Durando's murder. Specifically Lazlo's ominous "it is clear that we have a killer on the loose" - well no shit, Sherlock.
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** The ridiculously hammy conversation between the performers after [[spoiler: Durando's murder. murder]]. Specifically Lazlo's ominous "it is clear that we have a killer on the loose" - well no shit, Sherlock.Sherlock.
** Durando's SuddenlyShouting "how can you be so ''cold-blooded''!" after Gustavo's death.
** Durando's SuddenlyShouting "how can you be so ''cold-blooded''!" after Gustavo's death.
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* NightmareFuel: [[spoiler: Matilda's fate]] - it's clear from the moment Monica announces that their act is sawing a woman in half.
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* NightmareFuel: NeverLiveItDown: The 'intelligent poodles' scene is often mocked in interviews.
* NightmareFuel:
** [[spoiler: Matilda's fate]] - it's clear from the moment Monica announces that their act is sawing a woman inhalf.half.
** [[spoiler: Durando's fate]] is no slouch either. Getting a spike through the back of your head is not a pleasant way to go.
** Angela's participation in the knife throwing act. [[spoiler: Sure she's actually the killer, but you don't know it at the time]].
* NightmareFuel:
** [[spoiler: Matilda's fate]] - it's clear from the moment Monica announces that their act is sawing a woman in
** [[spoiler: Durando's fate]] is no slouch either. Getting a spike through the back of your head is not a pleasant way to go.
** Angela's participation in the knife throwing act. [[spoiler: Sure she's actually the killer, but you don't know it at the time]].
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* TrappedByMountainLions: A {{Justified}} example. We frequently see full acts in the circus performing while they serve as little more than {{Padding}}. However it works because it does raise tension as to whether or not the killer will strike then, especially during the elephants' act.
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--> '''Greater Amusements:''' "Joan Crawford gives authority and extreme conviction to the colorful role of a circus owner and ringmaster...she consistently rises above the highly melodramatic, yet exploitable, material."
*TrappedByMountainLions: ToughActToFollow: It was compared unfavorably to the much more popular ''Circus of Horrors'' that came out a few years earlier.
* TrappedByMountainLions:
** A {{Justified}} example. We frequently see full acts in the circus performing while they serve as little more than {{Padding}}. However it works because it does raise tension as to whether or not the killer will strike then, especially during the elephants'act.act.
** Detective Books is given a talk by his superior about how much [[SharpDressedMan he loves his wardrobe]]. It literally delays the detective from starting his work by getting lectured about something that never comes into play in the film.
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* TrappedByMountainLions:
** A {{Justified}} example. We frequently see full acts in the circus performing while they serve as little more than {{Padding}}. However it works because it does raise tension as to whether or not the killer will strike then, especially during the elephants'
** Detective Books is given a talk by his superior about how much [[SharpDressedMan he loves his wardrobe]]. It literally delays the detective from starting his work by getting lectured about something that never comes into play in the film.
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** The ridiculously hammy conversation between the performers after Durando's murder. Specifically Lazlo's ominous "it is clear that we have a killer on the loose" - well [[CaptainObvious no shit, Sherlock]].
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** The ridiculously hammy conversation between the performers after Durando's murder. Specifically Lazlo's ominous "it is clear that we have a killer on the loose" - well [[CaptainObvious no shit, Sherlock]].Sherlock.
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* TookTheBadFilmSeriously: Per the course with most of Joan Crawford's post-''Baby Jane'' fare. Michael Gough, Ty Harding and Diana D'ors try too.
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* TookTheBadFilmSeriously: Per the course with most of Joan Crawford's post-''Baby Jane'' fare. Michael Gough, Ty Harding and Diana D'ors Dors try too.
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* BigLippedAlligatorMoment: The song at the party before the third act. ItMakesSenseInContext but it doesn't serve a purpose and could be cut out without affecting the plot. Not to mention the VocalDissonance between Bruno's speaking voice and [[BadassBaritone singing voice]].
* {{Narm}}:
** Monica and Frank's on-the-nose dialogue during their dinner scene. The MoodWhiplash between them arguing to being romantic is jarring.
** The ridiculously hammy conversation between the performers after Durando's murder. Specifically Lazlo's ominous "it is clear that we have a killer on the loose" - well [[CaptainObvious no shit, Sherlock]].
* NarmCharm: It's very 60s and very campy but a lot of critics noted that it was impossible to stop watching - to find out who the killer was.
* NightmareFuel: [[spoiler: Matilda's fate]] - it's clear from the moment Monica announces that their act is sawing a woman in half.
* ShockingSwerve: TheReveal of the killer, specifically the final murder. Somehow said killer got all the way up into the stands without anyone in the audience - or the several policemen standing guard - watching.
* SpecialEffectsFailure: Gustavo getting hung at the start. The rope wrapping around his head is clearly wrapping around a dummy.
* TookTheBadFilmSeriously: Per the course with most of Joan Crawford's post-''Baby Jane'' fare. Michael Gough, Ty Harding and Diana D'ors try too.
* TrappedByMountainLions: A {{Justified}} example. We frequently see full acts in the circus performing while they serve as little more than {{Padding}}. However it works because it does raise tension as to whether or not the killer will strike then, especially during the elephants' act.
* {{Narm}}:
** Monica and Frank's on-the-nose dialogue during their dinner scene. The MoodWhiplash between them arguing to being romantic is jarring.
** The ridiculously hammy conversation between the performers after Durando's murder. Specifically Lazlo's ominous "it is clear that we have a killer on the loose" - well [[CaptainObvious no shit, Sherlock]].
* NarmCharm: It's very 60s and very campy but a lot of critics noted that it was impossible to stop watching - to find out who the killer was.
* NightmareFuel: [[spoiler: Matilda's fate]] - it's clear from the moment Monica announces that their act is sawing a woman in half.
* ShockingSwerve: TheReveal of the killer, specifically the final murder. Somehow said killer got all the way up into the stands without anyone in the audience - or the several policemen standing guard - watching.
* SpecialEffectsFailure: Gustavo getting hung at the start. The rope wrapping around his head is clearly wrapping around a dummy.
* TookTheBadFilmSeriously: Per the course with most of Joan Crawford's post-''Baby Jane'' fare. Michael Gough, Ty Harding and Diana D'ors try too.
* TrappedByMountainLions: A {{Justified}} example. We frequently see full acts in the circus performing while they serve as little more than {{Padding}}. However it works because it does raise tension as to whether or not the killer will strike then, especially during the elephants' act.
