Review of The Funhouse (1981) by Starrysparkles — 30 Jan 2009

Poor deforms get a bad rap in horror movies...i guess they all can't be like sloth.

This review of The Funhouse (1981) was written by Starrysparkles on 30 Jan 2009.

The Funhouse has generally received mixed reviews.

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