The Funhouse Movie Review
After witnessing a murder at a carnival, a group of teenagers find themselves being hunted down by the deformed killer and his deranged father. Tobe Hooper of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre directed this 1981 slasher film that is probably best remembered for the visual of the killer once he unmasks.
A face only a mutha could love
If you read my review of the 2018 Halloween Horror Nights, you know I am a sucker for anything carnival related, and this movie is no exception. It does take a while to get going, as we get to know the lead, Amy (Elizabeth Berridge), and the three youngsters she goes to the carnival with. We see rides, freak shows, and other cool stuff, we see the teens doing teen stuff, then finally get to the killings. Most of the death scenes are fairly tame and the body count is low, but there are certainly some interesting visuals involved. The real strong points of this movie are the suspenseful elements,, the directing, and the cinematography, all of which are excellent. The opening scene, paying homage to Psycho and Halloween, is also memorable. The acting is pretty bad throughout this movie, but that adds the 1980s horror appeal, so all is well with that. While not necessarily considered a classic, The Funhouse is a nice horror piece, and if you are a fan of 1980s horror, is a must-see.
On A Scale Of One To Ten: 7
The Funhouse Movie Trailer
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