Review of The Funhouse (1981) by Darren H — 06 Aug 2013

The coverart's scarier than the film.

This review of The Funhouse (1981) was written by Darren H on 06 Aug 2013.

The Funhouse has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Paul N (1,195) on 25 Jun 2018

Can't see that this was seen as a great film even when it was made 35 years ago. very average fayre, with a few big plot annoyances along the way…

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By Meathookcinema . (19) on 21 Jul 2018

A true classic horror/slasher film with some fun twists. The book was a great read with a lot more back story. I gave it 4 out of 5 stars…

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By Carolina O (8) on 21 Jul 2012

I'm not a great critic but the movie was a little boring in a way that some things weren't what the viewer expected but in a not so great way…

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By John A (1,813) on 27 Mar 2014

Some people may think the beginning was slow but I think it worked because we get to meet the characters and some information about the actual…

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By Wes S (1,293) on 19 Oct 2012

One of Tobe Hooper's best movies. Hooper did really care about his characters in this movie as well for story and visual style…

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By Ryan S (2,401) on 16 Mar 2015

Clearly inspired by the success of movies such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Funhouse doesnt quite do anything new with the slasher/horror…

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By Michael A (1,637) on 01 Nov 2012

One of the best horror movies of the 80's…

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By Joshua L (2,111) on 18 Aug 2013

Effectively creepy but not enough scares…

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By Yuriy T (14) on 28 Oct 2015

Eerily and creepy as well as entertaining, The Funhouse may be less inspiring than Tobe Hooper's previous classics, but it serves up enough…

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By Lyndell C (26) on 15 Oct 2012

On bluray w/ commentary by Tobe Hooper and Tim Sullivan…

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