The Funhouse

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Blu B @RT43513976 1 day ago It's a B Movie love letter in a way to past horror movies of old like Freaks and Frankenstein with a very simple idea. Problem is that there really isn't much in the way of a formed cohesive story beyond once they go to the Carnival, get locked in the funhouse, stuff just sort of happens as their killed off. Pretty standard standard but this film is kind of unique in a lot of regards despite it's flaws. For one it does have a somewhat tame/low body count and really isn't a blood bath. The kills are very forgettable as well as a whole because not much is actually shown. There is LOTS of cheese and the characters are the run of the mill characters you'd expect in a slasher. I don't know though if I'd really call this a slasher but I guess it kind of is? There is a killer but I don't know half the kills aren't even him half the time. The setting is memorable and the thing that is the best thing going here is Tobe Hooper's direction which man it's like if you took The characters and gritty See more Alex B @AlexBioni Oct 22, 2026 Alive, Alive, Alive The first 35 minutes are mostly teens hanging around a carnival, checking out freak show cows, Walmart Frankenstein, and amusement rides. There's a laughing lady animatronic like the one at Kennywood in Pittsburgh. The characters have little development, and Buzz looks like an older Mason Thames. I love the production design. The carnival feels real, from the rides and creepy attractions to the funhouse itself, with its awesome 70s and 80s effects. What's with all the adults messing with Joey? The guy in the truck is unhinged. The creature design is great, and the last 40 minutes are entertaining, but there's not much blood or many memorable moments beyond the ending with the monster and Amy. Bringing the monster and fortune teller into the story earlier, with two more teens to raise the body count, could have made this amazing. Still, I enjoy it for what it is, and can't think of many movies quite like it. See more B P @Bradster69 Sep 3, 2026 Not Bad, but Not My Favorite See more Melissa L @Agent99 Jun 27, 2026 It's not bad. Tobe Hooper directs the movie, but I don't recognize the names of the actors. It's an '80s horror movie, but not really a slasher. See more Clarence H. @clarencew Apr 5, 2026 One of my favorite horror/suspense movies. 1980’s teenagers trapped inside a carnival funhouse where they try to survive the night while being attacked by a deformed freak. Scary enough to be legit, cheesy enough to be really fun. See more Horror fan 4 @Horrorfan4life Sep 30, 2025 A movie that goes from a sweet fun night to hell and torture. What a great place for a Slasher Movie. One of the best of the 1980's. Tim Treakle See more Read all reviews

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