Clown

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Clown

R

Released Jun 17, 2016

1h 40m

Horror

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A loving father (Andy Powers) becomes a savage killer while wearing a cursed clown costume that won't come off.

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Critics Consensus

Clown tries to bag a stylish, gory thrill, but good practical effects can't save this circus of mediocrity.

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Glenn Kenny

New York Times

I would ask any up-and-coming special-effects artist: Just because you can mold a convincing replica of a 6-year-old's severed arm, does it necessarily mean that you should?

Jun 17, 2016

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

It comes apart about halfway through, losing a very difficult tonal balance. Having said that, there's more to like here than the studio burial would have you believe.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 17, 2016

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

"Clown" has the goods. Refreshingly dark and sick, this is a movie for those who like cinematic monsters that hit so hard they leave a mark.

Jun 16, 2016

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

Despite dealing with a demon, the film is very grounded. [Full review in Spanish]

Jun 22, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

While competently made and demonstrating Watts' assured talent, the story and characters fail to engage in any way outside of disturbing us.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 11, 2022

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Emma Wolfe

SpookyAstronauts

It was a great... take on a devil clown and it wasn't cheesy.

Rated: 8/10

Jun 2, 2021

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Lincoln D

Generic, dragged on and horrible in almost every category horror movie that is another bad horror clown film to avoid.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/08/24

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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 out of 5 stars

12/05/24

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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 out of 5 stars

12/01/24

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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 out of 5 stars

11/12/24

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Audience Member

The unique plot and overall lore of the story under horror icon, Eli Roth’s production really stands out as one of the best clown horror movies of all time With that being said a more seasoned Director and a higher budget spent on special effects could have made this movie something very special It’s dark tone and child violence is definitely not for everyone, but behind the uneven pacing, subpar special effects, and spotty acting is a horror gem waiting to be discovered 6.8 out of 10

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/21/24

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Jules N

Une façon intéressante de détourner une figure enfantine et drôle en un monstre, cela n'est pas toujours bien exploité mais propose quelques scènes bien horrifique comme celle dans le parc de jeux d'intérieur. En revanche, on a l'impression que l'héroïne subie les actions qui se déroulent jusqu'à la confrontation finale qui arrive comme un cheveu sur la soupe dans le développement du perso.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/30/24

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Synopsis

A loving father (Andy Powers) becomes a savage killer while wearing a cursed clown costume that won't come off.

Director: Jon Watts
Producer: Eli Roth, Brian Oliver, Michael Cappuccino, Cody Ryder
Screenwriter: Christopher Ford, Jon Watts
Distributor: Weinstein Co.
Production Co: Cross Creek Pictures
Rating: R (Language|Horror Violence and Gore)
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 17, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 15, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $51.8K
Runtime: 1h 40m

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