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Amusement (2008)

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Rated: R [See Full Rating] for horror violence, terror and disturbing images.

Runtime: 85 mins

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Theatrical Release:Nov 30, 1999 Wide

Synopsis: A disturbing childhood incident links the fate of three women terrorized by diabolical ordeals in Amusement. Directed by John Simpson (Freeze Frame) from a screenplay from Jake Wade Wall ("When A... A disturbing childhood incident links the fate of three women terrorized by diabolical ordeals in Amusement. Directed by John Simpson (Freeze Frame) from a screenplay from Jake Wade Wall ("When A Stranger Calls", "The Hitcher"), Amusement is an anthology of seemingly unrelated vignettes shockingly tied together by a common, twisted thread from the past of three former schoolmates. --© Picturehouse [More]

Starring: Keir O'Donnell, Katheryn Winnick, Laura Breckenridge, Jessica Lucas

Starring: Keir O'Donnell, Katheryn Winnick, Laura Breckenridge, Jessica Lucas, Tad Hilgenbrink

Director: John Simpson

Director: John Simpson
Screenwriter: Jake Wade Wall
Producer: Mike Macari, Neal Edelstein
Studio: Picturehouse

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...the segment with the dolls has its moments. Give the movie an extra point for that.

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John J. Puccio
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Amusement might end up being the most ironic title of the year, because there's absolutely nothing amusing about it.

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a cat-and-mouse game, without any of the strap-to-a-chair-and-torture shock attempts

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