The Funhouse 1981
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SplatRebellious teen Amy defies her parents by going to a trashy carnival that has pulled into town. In tow are her boyfriend, Buzz, and their friends Liz and Richie. Thinking it would be fun to spend the night in the campy "Funhouse" horror ride, the teens witness a murder by a deformed worker wearing a mask. Locked in, Amy and her friends must evade the murderous carnival workers and escape before it leaves town the next day.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Amy Harper
as Buzz Dawson
as The Barker
as Liz Duncan
as Richie Atterbury
as Mrs. Harper
as Mr. Harper
as Joey Harper
as Geek
as Bag Lady
Director:
Writer:
Lawrence J. Block
Stars:
Elizabeth Berridge, Cooper Huckabee, Kevin Conway, Largo Woodruff, Miles Chapin, Jeanne Austin, Jack McDermott, Shawn Carson, David Carson, Sonia Zomina,
Genres:
Horror
Release Date:
1981 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
95 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Funhouse
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Amy Harper
as Buzz Dawson
as The Barker
as Liz Duncan
as Richie Atterbury
as Mrs. Harper
as Mr. Harper
as Joey Harper
as Geek
as Bag Lady
as Truck Driver
as Carnival Manager
as Strip Show Dancer
as Marco the Magnificent
as Carmella
as Madame Zena
as Strip Show MC
as Heckler - Girlie Show
as Strip Show Voyeur
as Poker Player #1
as Midget with Tall Lady
as Tall Lady
as Spectator
as Garbage Collector #1
as Garbage Collector #2
as Spectator
as Man in Tent Show (uncredited)
as Carnival Strongman (uncredited)
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