7D cinema – August Horz

What to expect at August Horz’s 7D cinema

At the 7D cinema, you sit in front of a screen and watch a film whose scenes are enhanced with additional effects. The seats move in time with the action on screen. The experience goes beyond simple 3D projection: a description by the operator mentions scent and water effects, special leg ticklers and surround sound. This turns the screening into an experience that engages several senses.

Part of the appeal comes from the way the images, sound and movements at your seat work together. While a traditional carousel follows a repeating sequence around the fairground, the cinema’s movements follow the film. This lets you experience an on-screen adventure differently from watching without additional effects. You can find out which films are showing at the entrance.

History and debut of the 7D cinema

August Horz from Großefehn did not have his 7D cinema built by a well-known large manufacturer. Instead, it is documented as a Horz custom build. It made its debut in May 2015 at the Sprödentalkirmes in Krefeld. The attraction was presented to the public there for the first time. The ride database Ride-Index lists no previous owners or former names for this physical attraction.

In the years that followed, the cinema was also operated at large and small fairs. For example, the Süddeutscher Verband reisender Schausteller und Handelsleute included it in the programme for the Nürnberger Herbstvolksfest 2019. The organisers’ information there attributed the cinema to August Horz. Its development since its debut has therefore been closely tied to his showman business.

The cinema in the Horz showman business

The operator is key to identifying the attraction, since the name 7D cinema is also used for other mobile attractions at fairs. Horz operates a custom build from 2015. That is why the operator, construction history and equipment are more useful for distinguishing travelling cinemas than the number in the name alone. An older video of the Horz cinema can be identified by the specific operator named, whereas an arbitrary 7D video cannot.

Who is August Horz’s 7D cinema suitable for?

The 7D cinema is a good choice for visitors who want to add a film attraction to their funfair visit. The movement takes place at your seat rather than carrying you over a long distance or at high speed around the fairground. As the screening may include water, scent and movement effects as well as images and sound, if you are particularly sensitive, you should ask the staff before taking part.

Families in particular can choose between traditional rides and a shared cinema experience. You can find out the requirements for children and other visitors on site. Discover more attractions and experience cinemas in our rides overview.