Directed by:
Simon SpracklingComposer:
Stephen W. ParsonsPlots(1)
When Max Taylor wins the ancestral home of Callum Chance in a game of Poker, little does he realize that the game is far from over... One by one, Max's family are murdered by the Funny Man, a demonic jester with a varied and imaginative repertoire of homicidal techniques and an irreverent sense of humor. Meanwhile, Max's brother is on his way to the mansion with a bunch on hitchhikers who will be lucky to survive the night. (Screenbound Pictures)
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In the 90s, Funny Man was certainly a hit, but today it is of little interest to anyone. I liked his sleazy looks and wit, but the murders weren't very colorful. A passable one-off. 60%.
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It is obvious where the creators got their inspiration. And they were more than just well-inspired. Funny Man is a sort of variation on Nightmare on Elm Street. The beginning is needlessly long-winded, but in the second half, ideas and pace come thick and fast. Not all of it is well-made, original and sewn up, but overall that cynical fool’s practical jokes are pretty funny. He-he-he-he!
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