The Funhouse (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1981, The Funhouse is a horror film directed by Tobe Hooper, running about 96 minutes. “Pay to get in. Pray to get out!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. The Funhouse stars Elizabeth Berridge as Amy Harper, Shawn Carson as Joey Harper, Jeanne Austin as Mrs. Harper and Kevin Conway as The Barker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Funhouse has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Funhouse page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Funhouse tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Funhouse (1981)?
- In US, The Funhouse is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Funhouse worth watching?
- The Funhouse holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Funhouse?
- The Funhouse stars Elizabeth Berridge, Shawn Carson, Jeanne Austin, Kevin Conway and Jack McDermott.
- When was The Funhouse released?
- The Funhouse was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.