#Harry Albacker

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CALIFICACIÓN PERSONAL: 6.5 / 10

Título Original: The Amusement Park

Año: 1975

Duración: 54 min

País: Estados Unidos

Dirección: George A. Romero

Guion: Wally Cook

Música: S / D

Fotografía: S. William Hinzman

Reparto: Lincoln Maazel, Harry Albacker, Phyllis Casterwiler, Pete Chovan, Marion Cook, Sally Erwin, Michael Gornick, Jack Gottlob, Halem Joseph, Bob Koppler, Sarah Kurtz, Aleen Palmer, Georgia Palmer, Arthur Schwerin, Bill Siebart, Gabriel Verbick

Productora: Laurel Tape & Film, Lutheran Film Division

Género: Horror; Thriller; Drama

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The Amusement Park, George A. Romero (1973)

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The Amusement Park - George A. Romero (1973)

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‘The Amusement Park’: Shudder Releasing Long-Lost George A. Romero Movie This Summer (slashfilm.com)

Dir: George A. Romero Star: Lincoln Maazel / Harry Albacker / Phyllis Casterwiler

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This is a movie that I watched at the Gateway Film Center. It is a surreal allegory that has a tough message. An interesting originally thought lost film from the legend George A. Romero. Have you seen this one yet? What did you think?

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Chris: This is a commissioned hour long early George Romero film that was recently released, it was surprisingly powerful, strong message, Watch: When Free.

Richie: It was good, more of a curiosity than anything else, very George Romero, Watch: Rent.

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The Amusement Park (2019)

The Amusement Park (2019)

An elderly gentleman goes for what he assumes will be an ordinary day at the amusement park, only to find himself in the middle of a hellish nightmare instead. Genre: Drama | Horror | Thriller IMDB Rating Live: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9270362/ IMDB Rating: 7.2/10 From 87 Users Resolution: 1920×1080 Directed by: George A. Romero Starring: Lincoln Maazel , Harry Albacker , Phyllis…

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George A. Romero's THE AMUSEMENT PARK - Review

DISTRIBUTOR: Shudder

SYNOPSIS: In George A. Romero’s THE AMUSEMENT PARK an elderly man finds himself disoriented and increasingly isolated as the pains, tragedies and humiliations of aging in America are manifested through roller coasters and chaotic crowds.

REVIEW: 46 years after it was made George A. Romero’s THE AMUSEMENT PARK was recently discovered and restored. The film was originally commissioned by the Lutheran Society and is an allegory about the nightmarish realities of growing older, especially at the time the film was made. The film is a damning statement of American ageism.

Actor Lincoln Maazel, who stars in the film as the main character, provides a prologue to viewers as to what they are about to experience, as well as commentary on the state of affairs when it comes to aging. As we watch Maazel go from a commentator to a character in the film it provides a profound appreciation for his skills as an actor. He delivers a powerful performance as we see the character transition from a state of wonder and hope to that of utter despair. The owners of the amusement park allowed them to shoot during operating so the people in the background are regular park goers, there for the rides and attractions.

As a film journalist, critic, and a fan of Romero’s work, THE AMUSEMENT PARK solidified for me how the filmmaker used fantasy and horror to sugarcoat the larger issue of social and political issues that are a part of the time his films were made in. I had the pleasure to interview him on several occasions. There were times when we spoke about his films that I sensed this frustration in regards to the business aspects of his being a filmmaker and that audiences were missing out on the core social and political themes of his film. Only years after its release did film scholars and historians begin to discuss his film “Night of the Living Dead” in those contexts. In contrast, the prologue and epilogue to THE AMUSEMENT PARK clearly establish the context and message of the film without any ambiguity.

THE AMUSEMENT PARK was Romero’s fifth film and given the allegorical nature of the film I think it captures his passion for the 1961 film ‘The Tales Hoffman.” While I have never seen Romero’s earlier films “There's Always Vanilla” or “Season of the Witch,” the overall narrative of THE AMUSEMENT PARK does have a lot in common with “The Tales Hoffman” in terms of the central figures' journey and its resolution.

The film’s release is made possible in part due to the support of the George A. Romero Foundation. Founded in 2018, this nonprofit organization is dedicated to preserving and promoting Romero's legacy; and preserving and documenting the history of the genre in all forms and contributing to its future by encouraging new generations of filmmakers, artists, and creators.

THE AMUSEMENT PARK is clearly a dated film by it’s costumes, the people in the background, the cinematic style, and the performances of the period. Regardless, there's something fascinating, captivating, about the fill that compels the viewer to take the journey. There is something about it that feels like Romero created cinematic alchemy and instilled a bit of his soul into the film. Even if you only are a fan of his zombie films, I don’t think you could come away from watching this film without a newfound respect for his talents as a filmmaker and a storyteller.

CAST: Lincoln Maazel; Harry Albacker; Phyllis Casterwiler; Pete Chovan; Marion Cook; and Michael Gornick. CREW: Director/Editor - George A. Romero; Screenplay - Wally Cook; Producer - Richard P. Rubinstein; Cinematographer - S. William Hinzman. OFFICIAL: georgearomerofoundation.org/restore-the-amusement-park FACEBOOK: N.A. TWITTER: N.A. TRAILER: https://youtu.be/4hyoiua8s1M RELEASE DATE: On SHUDDER June 8th, 2021

**Until we can all head back into the theaters our “COVID Reel Value” will be similar to how you rate a film on digital platforms - 👍 (Like), 👌 (It’s just okay),  or 👎 (Dislike) Reviewed by Joseph B Mauceri

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The Amusement Park - Movie Review (2021) | Lincoln Maazel, George A. Romero | SHUDDER

The Amusement Park – Movie Review (2021) | Lincoln Maazel, George A. Romero | SHUDDER

Big Gold Belt Media review of the movie “The Amusement Park” starring Lincoln Maazel, Harry Albacker, Phyllis Casterwiler Director: George A. Romero–This Movie synopsis: Recently discovered and restored 46 years after its completion by the George A. Romero Foundation and produced by Suzanne Desrocher-Romero, The Amusement Park stars Martin’s Lincoln Maazel as an elderly man who finds himself…