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<div>In the early 1970s, acclaimed horror director<i> George A.
Romero</i> was commissioned by the Lutheran Society to make a new film
to help raise awareness about ageism and elder abuse. And in true
Romero fashion, he did just that.</div>
<div><b>The Amusement Park</b> stars Lincoln Maazel as an elderly man
who finds himself disoriented and increasingly isolated as the pains,
tragedies, and humiliations of aging in America are manifested through
roller coasters and chaotic crowds.</div>
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<div>According to the RogerEbert.com review,<i> The Amusement Park</i>
was so shocking and appalling that the Lutheran Society refused to
release it. The movie was canned until recently, when Romero's widow,
Suzanne, produced a 4K restoration of the film, which has thus far
aired at a few festivals. "Though not in the horror genre it is
George's most terrifying film," Suzanne Romero said. "It
has Romero's unique footprint all over it!"</div>
<div>The formerly lost film has now been purchased by Yellow Veil
Productions for distribution, and is expected to be available within
the year on digital platforms as well as in theaters, if those still
exist.</div>
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>https://www.indiewire.com/2020/06/george-a-romero-restored-lost-film<span
></span>-amusement-park-release-1234569807/</div>
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