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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Bob Grimm

Reno News and Review

In a year of decent horror films, this one...not so much.

Rated: 2/5

May 24, 2025

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it’s a corny movie production kind of on the cheap side but good idea.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/30/25

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Hayleigh C

Kinda predictable at times but enjoyable

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/29/25

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John

Not as good as the book

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/29/25

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Nika

I really enjoyed the movie. It was comical and had a few jumping points.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/23/25

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Mike P

Solid horror/slasher movie with some fun kill scenes. Check it out.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/23/25

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Diana M

it was a funny slasher movie. not really scary.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/22/25

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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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