Three deaths occurred at Action Park, including the 1980 incident involving George Larsson Jr., which was covered up by the park to avoid legal repercussions.
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Three deaths occurred at Action Park, including the 1980 incident involving George Larsson Jr., which was covered up by the park to avoid legal repercussions.
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Synopsis
Eugene Mulvihill opened Action Park in 1978 in Vernon Township, New Jersey, envisioning a place with "no rules." The park quickly gained notoriety for its dangerous rides, including the Cannonball Loop and the Alpine Slides. Former guests and employees recount their experiences, revealing a culture of recklessness and a troubling safety record. The documentary details the park's history, including the cover-up of the first death, George Larsson Jr., in 1980. It also touches on Mulvihill's legal troubles and the park's eventual decline.
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- See the dangerous rides like the Cannonball Loop.
- Meet Eugene Mulvihill, the park's controversial founder.
- Find out about the cover-up of George Larsson Jr.'s death.
Did You Know
- Action Park was nicknamed 'Traction Park' and 'Accident Park'.
- George Larsson Jr. died on the Alpine Slides in 1980, the first death at the park.
- The film premiered on HBO Max a week after the Florida Film Festival in August 2020.
- 96% of 52 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes were positive as of October 2021.
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What was Action Park known for?
Action Park was known for its popularity among locals and its poor safety record, earning nicknames like 'Traction Park' and 'Accident Park'.
When did Class Action Park premiere?
Class Action Park premiered virtually at the 2020 Florida Film Festival and was released on HBO Max on August 27, 2020.
What was the first death at Action Park?
The first death at Action Park was George Larsson Jr., who died while riding the Alpine Slides in 1980.
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