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The Funhouse

1981·Movie
1h 35min·R
IMDb5.9Metacritic565.9Rotten Tomatoes68%45%

Where to watch

Prime

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The Funhouse fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Hopefulness4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Pay to get in. Pray to get out!

Rebellious teen Amy defies her parents by going to a trashy carnival that has pulled into town. In tow are her boyfriend, Buzz, and their friends Liz and Richie. Thinking it would be fun to spend the night in the campy "Funhouse" horror ride, the teens witness a murder by a deformed worker wearing a mask. Locked in, Amy and her friends must evade the murderous carnival workers and escape before it leaves town the next day.
Slasher HorrorCarnival SettingTeen HorrorGrotesque Villian1980s AestheticTension & SuspensePractical EffectsExploitation Elements

Crew

Directed by:
Tobe Hooper, Norman Cohen, Susana Preston
Written by:
Lawrence J. Block
Produced by:
Mark L. Lester, Fern Champion, Arnold Leibovit
Composed by:
Miles Goodman, Ken Johnson, David A. Whittaker

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Funhouse

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Funhouse legally?

Prime

The Funhouse is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Funhouse worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Funhouse rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Funhouse?

1 h 35 min

The Funhouse runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Funhouse?

Critics62
Audiences54

Not quite. Critics rate The Funhouse higher (62) than audiences (54). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Funhouse a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$8 million

Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 3.9 times its budget.

What language is The Funhouse in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Funhouse?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Funhouse in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Funhouse use?

Giant SpiderNerd GlassesFinal GirlGround by GearsEvil LaughMurder by MistakeCrowbar CombatantLove Father, Love SonBestiality Is DepravedThe Scourge of GodDeveloping Doomed Characters"Shaggy Dog" Storyand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 storytelling tropes for The Funhouse, including Giant Spider, Nerd Glasses, Final Girl.