Clown

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William P Hard to get past the absurd gag but they tried. It made me ask, "was this screenplay written on a bet?" Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/08/25 Full Review Dan R Clown (2014) is a film that should serve as a cautionary tale, not for its plot but for how not to make a horror movie. It is a bleak and uninspired exercise in trying too hard to be edgy while delivering neither genuine scares nor compelling storytelling. What could have been an intriguing concept, a cursed clown suit that turns its wearer into a child-eating monster, devolves into a disjointed mess of cheap gore, nonsensical character choices, and an almost comical lack of self-awareness. The protagonist, Kent, is utterly devoid of charisma or likability. His descent into monstrous depravity should evoke terror or at least sympathy, but instead, it inspires apathy. The supporting cast does not fare much better. They exist solely to make questionable decisions that stretch the limits of even a horror fan’s suspension of disbelief. The film also seems to think excessive gore is a substitute for atmosphere or suspense. Instead of building tension or creating a sense of dread, Clown opts for gratuitous violence that feels juvenile and hollow. The scenes meant to shock are telegraphed so far in advance that they lose any potential impact. What is worse is the film’s inconsistent tone. It shifts from moments of dark humor to grotesque body horror without ever finding a balance. The result is a movie that does not know what it wants to be. It is too ridiculous to be genuinely scary and too self-serious to embrace its absurd premise. Even the mythology of the cursed clown suit, a potentially interesting angle, is muddled and underdeveloped. It leaves more questions than answers. By the time the credits roll, it is clear that the filmmakers were just as uninterested in their own lore as the audience becomes by the end. In short, Clown is a tedious and joyless slog through an idea that deserved far better execution. Watching it feels like being trapped at the world’s worst circus. It is uncomfortable, unfunny, and far too long. Skip the ticket. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/10/25 Full Review Lincoln D Effects and story make the film unenjoyable and generic. My Rating: 48% Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/25/24 Full Review Ashley W I’d say it keeps your attention & has an interesting demonic clown storyline. Though, it was a bit disturbing towards the end. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/05/24 Full Review Alex W Not perfect, but the best clown horror I've seen. Far more interesting than "It." Follows some tried and true horror tropes that fans of the genre will enjoy. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/01/24 Full Review Audience Member Not as bad as the reviews make it out to be, the clown costume and creature design are very cool and enough to give this movie a watch. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/12/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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