Clown in a Cornfield

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Clown in a Cornfield

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Released May 9

1h 36m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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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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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

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

It’s like, I dunno, an awful Eighties slasher movie.

Rated: 1/5

Jun 10, 2025

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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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Jeremy Aspinall

Radio Times

The rural backdrop provides a suitably sinister arena to play out the chases and sieges, while droll asides on the generation gap - such as Quinn's inability to use an old-school phone to get help - add sardonic flavour to the jester's gruesome game.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 24, 2025

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Terence Johnson

Le Noir Auteur

The true selling point of this film would be some of the most diabolical kills you’re likely to see outside of the Final Destination franchise.

Jun 20, 2025

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John Serba

Decider

Nothing new to see here. Call it Clown in a Shopwornfield.

Jun 16, 2025

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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

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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

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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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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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