Funland

Funland

Welcome to the amusement park.

PG-13 1987 · 98 min · ★ 4.3 · Action, Comedy, Crime

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.

Directed by Michael A. Simpson · Written by Michael A. Simpson

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