Review of The Funhouse (1981) by Evan L — 28 Jun 2006

Mildly creepy mostly campy Tobe Hooper flick.

This review of The Funhouse (1981) was written by Evan L on 28 Jun 2006.

The Funhouse has generally received mixed reviews.

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