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Clown in a Cornfield

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Quinn and her father have just moved to the quiet town of Kettle Springs hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she discovers a fractured community that has fallen on hard times after the treasured Baypen Corn Syrup Factory burned down. As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister, grinning figure emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time. Welcome to Kettle Springs. The real fun starts when Frendo the clown comes out to play.
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Clown in a Cornfield doesn't reinvent the corn-maze, but its clever insights, subversion of expectations, and solid foundation help slash its way to the top.

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Mark Kermode Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube) It's kind of goofy, but it's not scary... I enjoyed it enough. Jun 6, 2025 Full Review Adam Graham Detroit News After the whole clown in a cornfield conceit, director Eli Craig's comic slasher doesn't have anywhere to go but down. Rated: C May 12, 2025 Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Craig keeps things fast and loose, and the 96-minute running time ensures the story never overstays its welcome. Rated: 3/4 May 10, 2025 Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault It isn’t anything great or enduring, but it has a good heart and director Craig keeps things hopping. Rated: B Jun 4, 2025 Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix Some fans of the book Clown in a Cornfield might be disappointed by the movie's tonal changes to this horror story about serial killings done by a mascot clown. The self-aware comedic revisions mostly work well, thanks to the movie's appealing cast. May 31, 2025 Full Review Bob Grimm Reno News and Review In a year of decent horror films, this one...not so much. Rated: 2/5 May 24, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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are it’s a corny movie production kind of on the cheap side but good idea. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/30/25 Full Review Hayleigh C Kinda predictable at times but enjoyable Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/29/25 Full Review John Not as good as the book Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/29/25 Full Review Nika I really enjoyed the movie. It was comical and had a few jumping points. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/23/25 Full Review Mike P Solid horror/slasher movie with some fun kill scenes. Check it out. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/23/25 Full Review Diana M it was a funny slasher movie. not really scary. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/22/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Quinn and her father have just moved to the quiet town of Kettle Springs hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she discovers a fractured community that has fallen on hard times after the treasured Baypen Corn Syrup Factory burned down. As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister, grinning figure emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time. Welcome to Kettle Springs. The real fun starts when Frendo the clown comes out to play.
Director
Eli Craig
Producer
Marty Bowen, John Fischer, Wyck Godfrey
Screenwriter
Carter Blanchard, Eli Craig
Distributor
RLJE Films / Shudder
Production Co
Temple Hill Entertainment, Rhea Films
Rating
R (Teen Drinking|Language Throughout|Bloody Horror Violence)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 9, 2025, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA)
$7.2M
Runtime
1h 36m
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