The Funhouse(1981)
Pay to get in. Pray to get out!
The Funhouse 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.
The Funhouse (1981) is a horror film directed by Tobe Hooper, released on March 13, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Elizabeth Berridge, Cooper Huckabee, Kevin Conway and Largo Woodruff. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 432 ratings.
- Director:
- Tobe Hooper
- Writers:
- Lawrence J. Block
- Producers:
- Steven Bernhardt, Derek Power
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Laszlo
- Composer:
- John Beal
- Production:
- Mace Neufeld Productions, Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $7,886,999
- Status:
- Released
The Funhouse (1981) Trailer
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The Funhouse Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Funhouse.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Quentin Tarantino on The Funhouse
Featurette
The Funhouse Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elizabeth Berridge
as Amy Harper
Cooper Huckabee
as Buzz Dawson
Kevin Conway
as The Barker
Largo Woodruff
as Liz Duncan
Miles Chapin
as Richie Atterbury
- Jeanne Austin
Jeanne Austin
as Mrs. Harper
- Jack McDermott
Jack McDermott
as Mr. Harper
Shawn Carson
as Joey Harper
- David Carson
David Carson
as Geek
- Sonia Zomina
Sonia Zomina
as Bag Lady
- Ralph Morino
Ralph Morino
as Truck Driver
- Herb Robins
Herb Robins
as Carnival Manager
Key crew
Directed by Tobe Hooper, written by Lawrence J. Block, produced by Steven Bernhardt and Derek Power.
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The Funhouse Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 432 ratings.
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The Funhouse – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Funhouse online?
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The Funhouse (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Funhouse?
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The main cast of The Funhouse (1981) includes Elizabeth Berridge, Cooper Huckabee, Kevin Conway, Largo Woodruff and Miles Chapin. The film was directed by Tobe Hooper. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Funhouse released?
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The Funhouse was released on March 13, 1981 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Funhouse worth watching?
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The Funhouse (1981) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 432 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Funhouse?
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Yes. The official The Funhouse trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.