The Funhouse
“Pay to get in. Pray to get out!”
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.
Where to watch The Funhouse in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Funhouse there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Funhouse streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About The Funhouse
The Funhouse is a 1981 English-language horror film directed by Tobe Hooper. The cast is led by Elizabeth Berridge, Cooper Huckabee, Kevin Conway. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Funhouse was produced by Mace Neufeld Productions and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 13, 1981, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- Tobe Hooper
- Writers
- Lawrence J. Block
- Release date
- March 13, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- Mace Neufeld Productions, Universal Pictures
The Funhouse cast & crew
The Funhouse was directed by Tobe Hooper and written by Lawrence J. Block.
The cast features 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, and Jeanne Austin as Mrs. Harper.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Beal, cinematography is by Andrew Laszlo, and it was produced by Steven Bernhardt and Derek Power.
Is The Funhouse worth watching?
The Funhouse holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 425 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, The Funhouse is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Funhouse
The Funhouse isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Funhouse
Elizabeth Berridge
Amy Harper
Cooper Huckabee
Buzz Dawson
Kevin Conway
The Barker
Largo Woodruff
Liz Duncan
Miles Chapin
Richie Atterbury
Jeanne Austin
Mrs. Harper
Jack McDermott
Mr. Harper
Shawn Carson
Joey Harper
David Carson
Geek
Sonia Zomina
Bag Lady
Ralph Morino
Truck Driver
Herb Robins
Carnival Manager
The Funhouse — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Funhouse in United States?
The Funhouse is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Funhouse in?
The Funhouse is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Funhouse?
The Funhouse runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is The Funhouse rated?
The Funhouse is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 425 ratings.
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