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Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun (1997) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1997 · 40 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Ben Stassen
- Starring
- Harry Shearer, Cassandra Peterson, Paul Harper
The documentary explores how designers and engineers craft the illusion of motion for amusement parks. It follows the relentless quest to build machines that shake, tilt, spin, lift and drop riders, testing the limits of perception. Ultimately it shows that nothing replicates the sheer, visceral intensity of a roller‑coaster, a physical experience far beyond any screen simulation.
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