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The Funhouse

Seen it?

1981 | 95 min | Horror

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans.
The mood
Scary and gory.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Rebellious 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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $8 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 83K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tobe Hooper

  • Elizabeth BerridgeAmy Harper
  • Cooper HuckabeeBuzz Dawson
  • Kevin ConwayThe Barker
  • Wayne DobaThe Monster
  • Largo WoodruffLiz Duncan
  • Miles ChapinRichie Atterbury
  • Jeanne AustinMrs. Harper
  • Jack McDermottMr. Harper
  • Shawn CarsonJoey Harper
  • David CarsonGeek