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The Funhouse (1981)

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The Funhouse

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Featured in

    • Terror in the Aisles (1984)

    • "Siskel & Ebert" Guilty Pleasures - 1987 (TV Episode 1987)

      One of their picks.
    • "Svengoolie" The Funhouse (TV Episode 2007)

      This film is featured in this episode.
    • "Medium" Truth Be Told (TV Episode 2009)

      Joe is watching the movie when Allison wakes from her dream.
    • Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009)

      Footage of this movie is shown.

Features

    • Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

      Parents watch this movie on TV

Referenced in

    • Nightmare (1981)

      Bathroom scene is referenced.
    • The New York Ripper (1982)

      Title of this film is shown on a theater marquee.
    • Disconnected (1984)

      VHS at the video store, fourth row.
    • Family Viewing (1987)

      Video in store.
    • Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)

      It is referenced.

References

    • The Jazz Singer (1927)

      A man mentions Al Jolson and quotes him from this movie: "You ain't heard nothin' yet!"
    • Dracula (1931)

      A poster of Dracula in a room
    • Frankenstein (1931)

      A poster of Frankenstein in a room/a man is dressed as Frankenstein
    • Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

      This film is mentioned.
    • The Wolf Man (1941)

      A still photo of the Wolf Man from this film is seen.

Remade as

    • Dark Ride (2006)

      "Dark Ride" is a remake of "The Funhouse"

Spoofs

    • Psycho (1960)

      The scene where a girl's little brother tries to stab her in the shower with a rubber knife is shot the same way and has similar music
    • Halloween (1978)

      The beginning (the first person view of a boy wearing a mask who is pulling a prank on his sister) is a parody of the opening sequence of Halloween

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