Review of The Funhouse (1981) by Slashergirl ( — 12 May 2008

This movie is much more enjoyable if you pretend that the killer is Brian Peppers.

This review of The Funhouse (1981) was written by Slashergirl ( on 12 May 2008.

The Funhouse has generally received mixed reviews.

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