Something is alive in the funhouse!

September 1, 2023

Waxwork Records releases John Beal’s Horror Score to THE FUNHOUSE on Vinyl

Waxwork Records is thrilled to release THE FUNHOUSE Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by John Beal! THE FUNHOUSE is a 1981 American slasher film directed by Tobe Hooper. The plot follows four teenagers who become trapped in a dark, horror-themed ride at a local carnival in Iowa and are stalked by a mentally disabled, murderous carnie. The film was Tobe Hooper’s first major studio production after EATEN ALIVE (1976) and THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE (1974).

Aside from scoring films, John Beal has conducted for major recording artists, movies in concert such as STAR WARS, TOY STORY, HOME ALONE, and the HARRY POTTER series, and he is the principal conductor of the Hollywood Symphonic Orchestra. Beal is considered by The New York Times as the pioneer of original scores for film trailer music

This vinyl album presents Beal’s soundtrack officially for the first time on vinyl. Featuring heavyweight double LP “Dark Carnival Ride” pinwheel colored vinyl, all new artwork by Ghoulish Gary Pullin, old style tip-on gatefold jackets with matte satin coating, liner notes, a 12″x12″ art print, vertical inner gatefold artwork, and more!

For more details and to purchase, see Waxwork.

Watch the original 1981 trailer for THE FUNHOUSE: