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Spooktacular!

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David Bertolino's journey from whoopee cushion salesman in dad and brother's Boston joke shop, meteoric rise in the Halloween products industry and the creation of the Boston Costume iconic superstore, industry expert witness for New Line Cinema and the creation of Spookyworld, America's first Halloween theme park.

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Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle A perfect reminder of the joys of slipping on a mask and screaming "Boo!" Sep 26, 2023 Full Review Drew Tinnin Dread Central Personally, I had never heard of Spooky World before. Ringleader and founder David Bertolino is profiled in Quinn Monahan’s Halloween-centric documentary Spooktacular! chronicling the rise and fall of America’s first haunted theme park. Feb 17, 2024 Full Review Kat Hughes THN A well researched documentary, Spooktacular has plenty of detail, an interesting story to tell, and will provide a perfect injection of nostalgia for those that grew up with the park. Rated: 3/5 Oct 23, 2023 Full Review Erik Childress Movie Madness Podcast A nostalgia piece that works as a fascinating origin story into the rise of horror-themed conventions but also as a fun bit of history you'd like to see recreated in your own community provided you aren't a prude or part of a fuddy-duddy governing body. Rated: 3/4 Oct 18, 2023 Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots Devotees of haunted attractions and all things horror will get a kick out of this fanboy documentary about America's first Halloween theme park, Spooky World. Above all, it's a love story about the art of scaring people. Oct 6, 2023 Full Review Dan Tabor Cinapse For fans of haunted attractions this is easily a MUST watch or for those who have memories of Spooky World, of which I am very jealous. Oct 5, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Movie Info

Synopsis David Bertolino's journey from whoopee cushion salesman in dad and brother's Boston joke shop, meteoric rise in the Halloween products industry and the creation of the Boston Costume iconic superstore, industry expert witness for New Line Cinema and the creation of Spookyworld, America's first Halloween theme park.
Director
Quinn Monahan
Producer
Danny Wolf, Anthony Landry
Screenwriter
Gail Jorden
Genre
Biography, Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 45m