Redwarmin This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place

Stometer Save your money for something good and enjoyable

Micah Lloyd Excellent characters with emotional depth. My wife, daughter and granddaughter all enjoyed it...and me, too! Very good movie! You won't be disappointed.

Ariella Broughton It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

bayardhiler I was a little kid when we borrowed a VHS of a certain little movie called "The Funhouse" from our neighbor. Me and my mother didn't quite know what to expect, but boy we're in for a surprise! "The Funhouse" was a film that absolutely scarred the bejeus out of me as a kid, so much so that it always stayed with me. It wasn't until a little while ago that I was able to see this horror gem again and despite not having seen it in years, it was still as creepy and unsettling as I remembered it. Directed by the late, great Tobe Hooper of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" fame, it's a simple story of four teenagers who go to carnival to do what most teenagers like to do, smoke weed, get laid, etc. Then one of them has the bright idea of staying the in the funhouse after closing. Little do they know, they'll get a lot more than they bargained for! After seeing a man with a Frankenstein mask murder a would be prostitute, it's a fight to the death as they are stalked by the man in the mask (and his father, the funhouse barker) who we soon discover, has a very good reason to not show his face in public. Will any of them survive or are they doomed to die in the funhouse?"The Funhouse" is one of those films that doesn't get a lot of attention, which I've always found unfortunate and a little odd, for, though it may not be the best horror film ever made, I always found "The Funhouse" to be a very well made movie. It captured the seedy underbelly of traveling carnivals, a phenomenon that has largely disappeared as I understand it (Unfortunate, as I wouldn't mind have seeing this myself). The colors of the carnival lights are rich and vibrant, and hide the darkness that permeates the carnie world. The film is made better by Kevin Conway who plays all three carnival barkers, and who adds a sense of menace and sleaziness throughout the picture. Elizabeth Berridge should also be mentioned here for adding a touch innocence as Amy, one of the teenagers, who seems to know that under the veneer of fun there's darkness and seediness surrounding her and her friends. Then there is the monster himself. We have no idea what lies under that mask, but after he takes it off, we wish he'd have kept it on. As someone who's seen his fair share of horror monsters, I can unequivocally say the face of the monster here is hideous, terrifying, and beyond ugly. Rick Baker should be congratulated for creating such a gruesome make up effect, especially for a film that doesn't get much notice. The movie is able to show the horror of the creature while at the same time showing a pitifulness to the creature we are left with not doubt this deformed individual has been abused and ostracized it's all life. Indeed, I don't think the fact that the creature wears a Frankenstein monster's mask is a coincidence. And of course, Tobe Hooper should be given credit for weaving such a horrific tale. Indeed, one wishes he would have had a more successful career in Hollywood, as it's evident here he had a few more good movies in him other than just Texas Massacre. So if you're ever in the mood for a great scare, check out "The Funhouse". Beware the funhouse!!!!!

hellholehorror A good popcorn horror. I sat there and ate food whilst this scary movie took me on a hellish night. The main girl is pretty and the main monster hideous. It works really well. The early parts of the movie seemed a little dull in places and there weren't enough killings but it was gruesome with some shocks.

meddlecore Four hormone-driven teens sneak into a funhouse at a traveling carnival, and plan to stay the night. Little do they know, it harbours a deformed sex-crazed maniac. Now, they've seen too much, and must find a way out, before the monster and his father find them...to dole out their own brand of carny justice. The way the whole sub-plot with the little brother plays out is really weak. It's only included to offer a possible out that never comes to fruition...and it plays out as awkwardly as does that last molestey scene with the little kid in it.Petty criticisms aside, however, it's an entertaining film. The funhouse robots are pretty rad, and the monster is badass. The kills could have been a little more gory...but the one where they accidentally axe their friend is great! There's a nice amount of tension in that final scene too.While not a masterpiece of horror or anything, this Tobe Hooper film is certainly worth a watch. But it's not particularly scary.6 out of 10.

TheBlueHairedLawyer Amy and her friends are going off to a local carnival with a sleazy reputation. It looks fun on the outside but beneath the cheery atmosphere is a very frightening world and the kids are about to find out what is so scary about the funhouse when they decide to be idiots and spend the night inside, encountering a deformed slasher-killer.This slasher film deserves better reviews, it is one my favorites. Although my all-time favorite movie s the 1981 slasher film My Bloody Valentine, this movie is thrilling, entertaining, funny and creepy all in one. I think my favorite character was the pretty minor magician who scared the pants off an audience when he pulled a prank on them. The acing overall wasn't that good but the soundtrack was memorable and the movie does manage to remain shocking. It also shows a side-story with Amy's little brother getting lost at the carnival while sneaking out after dark.This isn't a bad movie, it's worth watching and really fun to see with friends. If the whole point of slashers is to have fun watching them, the Funhouse delivers.