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Funhouse (The) AKA Carnival of Terror (Blu-ray) (1981)
Pay to get in. Pray to get out.Director: Tobe Hooper
OVERALL: Draw-
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director Tobe Hooper; moderated by Tim Sullivan (2012)
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Extras:Deleted Scenes (480p, 5:26)
Interviews (2012) (1080p)
- "The Barker Speaks!" interview with actor Kevin Conway (11:15)
- "Something Wicked This Way Comes" interview with executive producer Mark L. Lester (8:44)
- "Carnival Music" interview with composer John Beal (10:01)
- Audio Interview with actor William Finley (3:25)
Promotional Material (480p, 4:28 in total):
- 4 TV Spots
- 4 Radio Spots
Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 1:28)
Credits -
Subtitles:English
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:826663135909
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Notes:Comes with a slipcase and reversible cover art.
Case incorrectly states the audio being only DTS Master Audio Mono.
If ordered from Shout! Factory's website, the first 500 copies come with an exclusive poster of the newly commissioned artwork. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
Audio Commentary with director Tobe Hooper; moderated by Tim Sullivan (2012)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
Audio Commentary with director Tobe Hooper; moderated by Tim Sullivan (2012)
"Carnival of Blood" 2022 interview with actress Largo Woodruff (9:08)
"Let's Spend the Night" 2022 interview with actor Miles Chapin on The Funhouse (11:16)
"Dance in the Dark Ride" 2022 interview with actor Wayne Doba (15:23)
"Alive, Alive, Alive" 2022 interview with makeup artist Craig Reardon (18:46)
"The Barker Speaks!" 2012 interview with actor Kevin Conway (11:40)
"Something Wicked This Way Comes" 2012 interview with executive producer Mark L. Lester (8:57)
"Carnival Music" 2012 interview with composer John Beal (10:20)
Audio Interview with actor William Finley (3:33)
Deleted Scenes (1080i 60Hz) (5:28)
1981 Book Advertisement (1080i 60Hz) (0:29)
Theatrical Trailer, 4 TV Spots, and 4 Radio Spots (5:57 in total) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:826663226577
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Notes:Both discs feature 4K scans of the original camera negative.
Comes with a slipcase and reversible cover.
If (pre-)ordered in the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a free limited-edition poster (sold out as of August 31, 2022).
Extras are in 1080p, except where noted, and in English, with no subtitles.
There is a framing issue with both Blu-ray Discs where the right is slightly cropped off and the left with more picture. Though the affect is minimal. There has yet to be a replacement program set. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director Tobe Hooper; moderated by Tim Sullivan (2012)
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Extras:Deleted Scenes (480p, 5:26)
Interviews (2012) (1080p)
- "The Barker Speaks!" interview with actor Kevin Conway (11:15)
- "Something Wicked This Way Comes" interview with executive producer Mark L. Lester (8:44)
- "Carnival Music" interview with composer John Beal (10:01)
- Audio Interview with actor William Finley (3:25)
Promotional Material (480p, 4:28 in total):
- 4 TV Spots
- 4 Radio Spots
Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 1:28)
Credits -
Subtitles:English Hoh
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:826663135909
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Notes:Comes with a slipcase and reversible cover art.
Case incorrectly states the audio being only DTS Master Audio Mono. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film (2160p)
Audio Commentary with director Tobe Hooper; moderated by Tim Sullivan (2012)
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film (1080p)
Audio Commentary with director Tobe Hooper; moderated by Tim Sullivan (2012)
"Carnival of Blood" 2022 interview with actress Largo Woodruff (9:08)
"Let's Spend the Night" 2022 interview with actor Miles Chapin on The Funhouse (11:16)
"Dance in the Dark Ride" 2022 interview with actor Wayne Doba (15:23)
"Alive, Alive, Alive" 2022 interview with makeup artist Craig Reardon (18:46)
"The Barker Speaks!" 2012 interview with actor Kevin Conway (11:40)
"Something Wicked This Way Comes" 2012 interview with executive producer Mark L. Lester (8:57)
"Carnival Music" 2012 interview with composer John Beal (10:20)
Audio Interview with actor William Finley (3:33)
Deleted Scenes (1080i 60Hz) (5:28)
1981 Book Advertisement (1080i 60Hz) (0:29)
Theatrical Trailer, 4 TV Spots, and 4 Radio Spots (5:57 in total) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.39:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:826663226577
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Notes:Both discs feature 4K scans of the original camera negative.
Comes with a slipcase and reversible cover.
If (pre-)ordered in the Shout! Factory website, you'll receive a free limited-edition poster (sold out as of August 31, 2022).
Extras are in 1080p, except where noted, and in English, with no subtitles.
There is a framing issue with both Blu-ray Discs where the right is slightly cropped off and the left with more picture. Though the affect is minimal. There has yet to be a replacement program set. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Commentaries:Audio Commentary with director Tobe Hooper; moderated Tim Sullivan (2012)
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Extras:Extra scenes from the US Broadcast Version (5:27)
Picture Gallery (1:35)
Original Theatrical Trailer (2:15)
4 Radio Spots (2:15 in total) -
Subtitles:Italian (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono -
Case type:Keep Case
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Special thanks to Rewind user Jesper_Ørsted for providing these specifications.
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray Copy)
*The Film
(1.) Audio Commentary with director Tobe Hooper; moderated by Tim Sullivan (2012)
(2.) Audio Commentary with producer Derek Power; moderated by Howard S. Berger (2011)
(3.) Audio Commentary with make-up effects atist Craig Reardon; moderated by Jeffrey Reddick (2011)
(4.) Audio Commentary with writer Justin Kerswell; moderated by Calum Waddell (2011)
"The Barker Speaks!" 2012 interview with actor Kevin Conway (11:15, in English with optional German subtitles)
"Something Wicked This Way Comes" 2012 interview with executive producer Mark L. Lester (8:44, in English with optional German subtitles)
"Carnival Music" 2012 interview with composer John Beal (10:01, in English with optional German subtitles)
4 TV Spots and 4 Radio Spots (4:28 in total)
Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 1:28)
Stills gallery from Craig Reardon's collection (6:47, 65 pictures)
Picture Gallery (80 pictures)
DISC TWO (DVD Copy)
DISC THREE (Bonus DVD)
"Carnage at the Carnival: Tobe Hooper Remembers The Funhouse" 2011 interview with director Tobe Hooper (16:24, in English with optional German subtitles)
"Miles of Mayhem" 2011 interview with actor Miles Chapin (21:12, in English with optional German subtitles)
"A Trilogy of Terror: The Make-up Madness of Craig Reardon" 2011 featurette (17:53, in English with optional German subtitles)
"Master Class of Horror" Mick Garris, the director of Sleepwalkers and The Shining reflects on the crimson-covered career of his longtime colleague Tobe Hooper (12:55, in English with optional German subtitles)
Audio Interview with actor William Finley (3:17, in English with optional German subtitles)
"Live Q&A with Tobe Hooper from San Francisco" featurette (20:43, in English with optional German subtitles)
Stuck in the Funhouse (0:15, in English with optional German subtitles)
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Subtitles:English and German
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English LPCM 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Mediabook
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Notes:Blu-ray Title: Das Kabinett des Schreckens
Comes with a 20-page booklet included with writing by Nicolai Bühnemann (non-removable).
All of the extras except the commentaries have optional German subtitles. -
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Subtitles:Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Includes a poster and 4 postcards.
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Commentaries:(1.) Audio Commentary with make-up effects atist Craig Reardon, moderated by Jeffrey Reddick (2011
(2.) Audio Commentary with producer Derek Power, moderated by Howard S. Berger (2011)
(3.) Audio Commentary with writer Justin Kerswell; moderated by Calum Waddell (2011) -
Extras:"Carnage at the Carnival: Tobe Hooper Remembers The Funhouse" 2011 interview with director Tobe Hooper (16:25)
"Miles of Mayhem" 2011 interview with actor Miles Chapin (21:12)
"A Trilogy of Terror: The Make-up Madness of Craig Reardon" 2011 featurette (17:53)
"Master Class of Horror" Mick Garris, the director of Sleepwalkers and The Shining reflects on the crimson-covered career of his longtime colleague Tobe Hooper (12:55)
"Live Q&A with Tobe Hooper from San Francisco" featurette (20:43)
Stills gallery from Craig Reardon's collection (6:47)
Theatrical Trailer (1:28) -
Subtitles:English HoH
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Aspect Ratio:2.35:1
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Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
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Soundtrack(s):English DTS 2.0 Stereo
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Original pressing in slipbox was region ALL. Subsequent pressings are region B.
Comes with 4-panel reversible sleeve options with original and newly commissioned artwork, a double-sided fold-out artwork poster, and a collector’s booklet featuring a writing on the film by critic and author Kim Newman.
The extras are in PAL. -
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OVERALL: Draw
The German Koch Media release has the most comprehensive extras.
Do note the 2022 US/Canada CEs feature exclusive interviews. -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (95:13).
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition America- Shout! Factory - No cuts (95:05)
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts (95:13).
- Blu-ray A Collector's Edition Canada- Shout! Factory - No cuts (95:05)
- Blu-ray ALL Italy- Pulp Video - No cuts (95:13).
- Blu-ray B Germany- Koch Media - No cuts (95:05).
- Blu-ray B Scandinavia- Excalibur Media - No cuts (95:08)
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Arrow Films - No cuts (95:14).
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Comparison added by Anthony_DiPaola on 18/07/11
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 15/12/22UPDATE LOG:
16/10/2012 - Addition of the US Collector's Edition.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
13/11/2011 - Added DVDBeaver link
27/07/2011 - UK entry updated with playing times of the extras and a note about viewing the extras.
12/02/18: Added Italy.
26/08/19: added Germany.
23/09/22: Addition of the 2022 Collector's Editions.
26/10/22: Updated Caps-A-Holic link.
15/12/22: Added Scandinavia.
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