Review of The Funhouse (1981) by Anna N — 01 Nov 2007

Decent but it seems too much like TCSM but with a carnival. But it wasn't a bad movie, kinda weird though.

This review of The Funhouse (1981) was written by Anna N on 01 Nov 2007.

The Funhouse has generally received mixed reviews.

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