Ligotti Theme Park

[Arthur Staaz]

As I was surfing the web today, being careful to avoid sharks, I came across an article about how film studios had various plans to make them parks from various successful movies. It got me to thinking - What would a Ligotti theme park be like? What would it be called? What would the various attractions be? Surely, there would be a gas station. A puppet show would be a must. And watch out for the hypnotist performing just after twilight.

Any thoughts? What would you like to see in a Ligotti theme park? What would you call such a venture? Where would you locate it? Let your insanity run free.

[dr. locrian]

Three words: Gas Station Carnivals.

[Michael]

Two words: Red Tower.

I mean the design is already written. Remember, they gotta pay extra to go to the bottom 3rd level. That's where we really bring in the big bucks. Also, as you're walking out you can buy your novelty goods from the gift shop.

[Kevin]

I wanna ride ALL the rides in LigottiLand!!

[ChildofOldLeech]

- I'm curious about what the equivalent of the 'Small World' ride would be in LigottiLand; "It's a Sideshow Universe After All"? In any case, I'm guessing it would feature puppets that gradually realize what they are, go mad, and end up cutting their own strings.

[miguel1984]

Welcome to Funny Town.

[bendk]

An entrance like Luna Park Sydney ...





... in the 1980s.





And then maybe something like this.

YouTube

[AndrewSFTSN]

"You must be this low to enjoy this ride."

[matt cardin]

A possible theme song for all rides?

Rob Zombie-Cease To Exist - YouTube

Quote

Keep all hands inside while riding this ride You must be so high to ride the dark ride All you want's inside, inside the dark ride Keep all hands inside while riding this ride

[ramonoski]

Quote Originally Posted by ChildofOldLeech

- I'm curious about what the equivalent of the 'Small World' ride would be in LigottiLand

The "small world" song could literally go as is if the theme park were to have a Small People ride.

Maybe it wouldn't be a theme park per se, but merely a conglomeration of sideshows, all merely hinting at the existence of an unseen and unknowable main attraction. One sideshow would be a puppet show in an old shed at the edge of the park. Another would just have the Showman with his back to the audience (and did he just move ever so slightly?). Another would be a replica of Dr. Voke's loft, with a strange mechanism that picks someone from the audience at random and whisks them upward into the darkness. In another you can experience firsthand the infinite terror and dreariness of an infested bungalow house, etc.

“When does the next tour begin?”
“When you hear the singing, you will know it is time.”