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A young terrorist kills and injures patrons of a Norfolk amusement park by placing homemade explosives on the track of one of its roller coasters. After staging a similar incident in Pittsburgh, he sends a tape to a meeting of major amusement park executives in Chicago, demanding $1 million to make him stop.
A madman is systematically bombing and extorting money from major amusement parks across the country. A burnt-out Secret Service agent is tasked with catching the bomber before he can strike again at the national celebration of a new, state-of-the-art roller coaster. The agent must race against time, navigating the park's thrilling rides and treacherous atmosphere to unmask the culprit.
Rollercoaster was met with a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its suspenseful plot and thrilling set pieces, others found the pacing uneven and the characters somewhat underdeveloped. The film succeeded as a tense thriller capitalizing on the popularity of roller coasters and featuring a notable cast.
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and thrilling roller coaster sequences.
Noted for its timely themes of terrorism and public safety.
Some critics found the plot predictable and character development lacking.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available, but contemporary reviews suggest it was seen as a competent thriller with a thrilling premise.
The film famously uses footage shot at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, and Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, showcasing the iconic roller coasters of the era.
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Wrong psychological profile, Harry. I'm not in this for kicks. Rollercoaster is directed by James Goldstone and co-adapted to screenplay by Sanford Sheldon, Richard Levinson and William Link from a suggested Tommy Cook story. It stars Ge...