Funland

Starring:William Windom, David L. Lander, Bruce Mahler, Robert Sacchi, Clark Brandon, Jill Carroll, Michael McManus, Mary Beth McDonough, Terry Beaver, Lane Davies, Richard Reiner (III), Bonnie Turner, Jan Hooks, Randal Patrick, Gene Murrell, Jeff Benninghofen, Marisu Wehrenberg, Ron Culbreth, Andy Wehrenberg, Randi Layne
Director: Michael A. Simpson
Studio: Vintage Home Ent.
Product Type: DVD

Description

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari - Dr. Caligari (Werner Krauss) exhibits a somnambulist that can predict the future, Cesare (Conrad Veidt), at a local fair. During his hypnotism Caligari compels Cesare to carry out fiendish murders. This silent film features elaborately stylized sets, surrealistic acting, and eerily subjective camera work and became a groundbreaker for the genre of horror films and psycho-dramas.

Carnival of Souls - Mary Henry (Candace Hilligoss) crashes her car off of a bridge, drowning everyone in the car. Some time later, however, Mary emerges from the river. After she recovers she accepts a job in a small Utah community. Life seems to be returning to normal, until a mysterious man seems to be following her wherever she goes. She follows him to a carnival whose patrons seem to be between living and dead, and realizes it may hold the secret to her ultimate destiny.

Description

Funland Amusement Park is taken over by the DeMaro family, who forcibly buy the deceased owner's shares. The DeMaros only care about the profit margin of the park and begin to cut costs and plan remodeling to a less family-oriented format. Neil "Bruce Burger" Stickney (David Lander of "Laverne & Shirley"), the park's crack accountant turned clown (after a nervous breakdown) plots revenge, and the story turns to the darker side of humor as only Bonnie Turner, the creator of "3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN" and "THAT 70'S SHOW," can create.

Customer Reviews:

"Mama please take me to Funland" - Peter Pepperoni.......2007-02-26

My, my, my, where do I start? I guess I will note how I came across Funland. My girlfriend knows I love cheesy horror movies so she bought Funland, as a Christmas gift. She had no knowledge of this movie and bought it on a whim. Once I watched it, I questioned if she really liked me or not. I mean if you want to break up with a guy cheat on him, or steal his car you don't have to give him this movie on DVD.

As for the movie, not sure how to categorize it, is it a horror or a comedy? The movie centers around a clown named Bruce Burger, played by David Ladner (Laverne & Shirley's Squiggy). Basically, Bruce Burger is the mascot of Funland and he is having a hard time separating his life and the character he is playing. Bruce Burger also talks to "people who aren't there", like a dead co-worker, Humphrey Bogart and Marilyn Monroe. Then there is his puppet Peter Pepperoni, which Bruce Burger carries full on conversations with. Every time I heard the name Peter Pepperoni and saw the puppet, I was laughing so hard I couldn't stand it. The theme song called "Funland", is also painful, "Mama please take me to Funland....." Once I hear this song, I wanted to be fed rat droppings.

This movie is 1980's cheese at its best or worst. I wouldn't say it is a horror movie and it really isn't a comedy. My best bet is to call it a satire, but it is still lame. This movie might have been praised better if it was promoted differently. Funland has the potential to be a nasty little horror film, but nothing ever seems to happen. It just runs out of gas. If you like to see Bruce Burger A.K.A Squiggy flip his lid, go for it. If you want to use Bruce Burger A.K.A Squiggy as a case study for delusions, dissociative identity disorder and/or schizophrenia, you might have a winner. Otherwise, this could be viewed as one of the worst movies ever made. Also, I don't even know why the clown's name is Bruce Burger when he is dressed like a slice of pizza. The only scary part about this movie isn't that someone wrote the screenplay, but that someone produced it into a movie. Oh and if you are wondering if the theme park that is being used is Six Flags over Atlanta, Georgia you are correct. I have been to that park; I can't believe I am linked to Funland.

Oh no.......2006-11-06

I rented this movie from Blockbuster, and I really wish I didn't. This is beyond a doubt the worst movie I've ever seen. It has no recognizable plot. It is neither funny, nor scary. It is just pathetic. Please, don't rent this film, and do not buy it. I don't understand why Amazon even sells this.

And for some reason after watching this movie, I feel depressed. I don't know if it was the dark lighting or the clown who sat in a dark room and talked to himself during the entire movie, but for some reason, this movie has really upset me, and I really wish I hadn't of watched it.

Comedy... NOT Horror.......2004-03-25

This film was an early outing for Bonnie Turner, who would go on to creat 3rd ROCK FROM THE SUN and THAT 70s SHOW. As such, it is a great opportunity to see the roots of this phenominal writer. You can even see her in a bit role as a militant park security guard. However, if you're looking for horror or action, go elsewhere. This is strictly a two note film - the first being a vehicle for Turner's budding talent, and the second to see the phenomenal David Ladner (remember Squiggy in LAVERNE & SHIRLEY?) in an outing as a psychotic clown. Not a great film, but a good bit of amusement for a week night.

Rated by Dustin.......2002-02-13

This movie may seem like it is worth the money but belive me he only kills one person with the gun. If you had to ask me to by it and recive a million dollars I'd tell em that there crazy. If you don't want to belive me go rent the stinking movie then see what your mind tells you. I am 12 and I love horror but this is not even action. Dosen't come close to horror ethir so please people don't waste your money on a stupid film like this.

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Funland
Starring: William Windom , and Bruce Mahler
Manufacturer: St Clair Vision
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Release Date: 2005-05-05

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Starring: Terry Beaver , Jeff Benninghofen , Michael Bologna , Jill Carroll , and Ron Culbreth
Director: Michael A. Simpson
Manufacturer: Legacy Entertainment
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