Freaks of Nature

Right now you can watch Freaks of Nature in the US on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV, and in the UK on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Nicholas Braun is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Start it on Amazon Prime Video whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Freaks of Nature is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Freaks of Nature from the crowd. In the town of Dillford, humans, vampires and zombies were all living in peace - until the alien apocalypse arrived. Now three teenagers-one human, one vampire, and one zombie-have to team up to figure out how to get rid of the visitors. Nicholas Braun and Mackenzie Davis lead a cast with the timing to make it work. Freaks of Nature came out in 2015. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Freaks of Nature holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Freaks of Nature is a strong candidate. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Nicholas Braun is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Freaks of Nature was released in 2015, directed by Robbie Pickering. The full 92-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.