The Funhouse
"Pay to get in. Pray to get out!"
Originally released in 1981. The Funhouse is a horror film. directed by Tobe Hooper.
Starring Elizabeth Berridge, Cooper Huckabee, and Kevin Conway
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 13, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (416 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.9M
3.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $7,886,999
Production Companies
- Mace Neufeld Productions
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Funhouse about?
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 ...
Who directed The Funhouse?
The Funhouse was directed by Tobe Hooper.
How long is The Funhouse?
The Funhouse has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The Funhouse released?
The Funhouse was released on March 13, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Funhouse?
The main cast of The Funhouse includes Elizabeth Berridge, Cooper Huckabee, Kevin Conway, Largo Woodruff, Miles Chapin.
Is The Funhouse worth watching?
The Funhouse has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 416 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.