The Amusement Park (1975) is a public service announcement of sorts from George A. Romero that is currently available on Shudder. The storyline follows a series of elder people in society, the challenges they have "keeping up," and the potential impact on their psyche. There's a key message about be careful because you will get old too.
This movie is directed by George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead) and stars Lincoln Maazel (Martin), Michael Gornick (Dawn of the Dead) and S. William Hinzman (The Crazies).
This movie was made in 1973 when the Lutheran Society in Pennsylvania hired Romero to make a movie about the challenges of getting old. They saw the movie and felt it was too scary and never released it. In 2017 the movie was sent to Romero three weeks before he passed away. Shudder purchased it and rereleased it. It has only been viewed at a couple film festivals in the 70s until it was recently rereleased.
This had such a unique premise and depiction of elder individuals. Most of the scenarios are over the top but the depiction of the fear and concerns of the old people was well done. The opening and closing narration was very good. The scenarios are unique and fun to watch unfold - the biker scene and bumper cars were my favorite. The ending was a perfect way to close this storyline.
Overall, this won't be your favorite Romero picture but you will be glad you watched it. I would score this a 7/10 and recommend seeing it once.
This movie is directed by George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead) and stars Lincoln Maazel (Martin), Michael Gornick (Dawn of the Dead) and S. William Hinzman (The Crazies).
This movie was made in 1973 when the Lutheran Society in Pennsylvania hired Romero to make a movie about the challenges of getting old. They saw the movie and felt it was too scary and never released it. In 2017 the movie was sent to Romero three weeks before he passed away. Shudder purchased it and rereleased it. It has only been viewed at a couple film festivals in the 70s until it was recently rereleased.
This had such a unique premise and depiction of elder individuals. Most of the scenarios are over the top but the depiction of the fear and concerns of the old people was well done. The opening and closing narration was very good. The scenarios are unique and fun to watch unfold - the biker scene and bumper cars were my favorite. The ending was a perfect way to close this storyline.
Overall, this won't be your favorite Romero picture but you will be glad you watched it. I would score this a 7/10 and recommend seeing it once.