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A mob-taken amusement park, a clown on the edge, and revenge with a painted smile.

FUNLAND

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1987 · 1h 38m · PG · Action / Comedy / Crime · IMDB TMDB

When a mob family takes over an amusement park after the owner dies under mysterious circumstances, the recently-fired clown mascot seeks vengeance for the loss of his job.

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What is Funland about?

Funland is a 1987 United States action-comedy-crime film directed by Michael A. Simpson about a clown mascot who seeks revenge after a mafia family takes over his beloved amusement park.

Synopsis

Funland is a family-oriented amusement park owned by the eccentric Angus Perry. Niel Stickney, the clown mascot and one of the founders of the park and its former accountant, suffered a nervous breakdown and his grip on reality is slowly deteriorating. After the mob kills Angus and takes over the park, Stickney begins to have increasingly bizarre hallucinations, including envisioning the patrons of the park cafeteria spontaneously breaking into song and dance and seeing visions of the dead Angus.

He then begins to believe himself to be his clown persona, Bruce Burger. After the new mafia management fires him, he finally snaps. He steals a briefcase containing a rifle, intending to kill his replacement and reclaim the theme park. While firing the gun the mob bosses two sons recognize the sound and investigate. Bruce then shoots and kills the mob bosses son in self defense. The film ends with Neil Stickney (Bruce Burger) owning and running the park.
Details & Specs
Director
Michael A. Simpson
Writers
Michael A. Simpson, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner
Release
1987
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
United States of America
Language
English

Why Cult

Killer Clown Revenge

Watch the park’s former mascot, Bruce Burger, transform from a family-friendly clown into a revenge-driven wild card after being fired.

Mobbed Amusement Park

The mafia’s takeover of a wholesome amusement park provides a unique criminal backdrop for chaos and dark comedy.

Bizarre Hallucinations

From spontaneous song-and-dance numbers to ghostly visions, the protagonist’s unraveling psyche turns the park into a surreal fever dream.

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Questions from the Vault

What is Funland about? +

Funland follows a fired clown mascot who seeks revenge after a mafia family takes over his amusement park and the owner's mysterious death.

When was Funland released? +

Funland was released in 1987.

Who directed Funland? +

Funland was directed by Michael A. Simpson.

How long is Funland? +

Funland has a runtime of 98 minutes.

What genre is Funland? +

Funland is an action, comedy, and crime film.

Where can I watch Funland? +

Funland is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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