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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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Helen O'Hara Empire Magazine Some fun intergenerational warfare, clever genre nods and a generally sharp script enliven what could have been a bog-standard slasher movie. Rated: 3/5 Jun 10, 2025 Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) It’s like, I dunno, an awful Eighties slasher movie. Rated: 1/5 Jun 10, 2025 Full Review 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 Niall Browne Movies in Focus Look, Clown In A Cornfield won’t change the slasher movie in any way shape or form – but it is a fun ride with a game cast and plenty of silliness to entertain. Rated: 3/5 Jul 21, 2025 Full Review Dionar Hidalgo Algo Más Que Cine The Cornfield Clown has nothing special to offer. With a generic plot, forgettable kills, and a shallow attempt at social commentary, it feels like it was written by an AI script generator. A basic film that doesn't live up to the hype. Rated: 4/10 Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Alise Chaffins MacGuffin or Meaning (Substack) The kills in Clown in a Cornfield are gnarly in good ways. There isn’t a ton of tension in the film, but there is just enough to make the violence pop. And it does pop. Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 15, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Juandi I enjoyed this clown ride. Is it a storyline we’ve seen countless times before? Yes but that doesn’t make it not entertaining. I think it’s a fun addition to the horror genre. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/06/25 Full Review 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 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
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 10, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA)
$7.3M
Runtime
1h 36m
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