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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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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com I found Craig’s film much more interesting when it was just allowed to be chaotic instead of when it was explaining the chaos. Rated: 2.5/4 Mar 14, 2025 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Variety The film, in its trivial way, exudes a dyspeptic downer vibe, the result of everyone in it being so testy and unpleasant. Mar 12, 2025 Full Review Meagan Navarro Bloody Disgusting Tucker and Dale vs. Evil director Eli Craig tackles the mostly faithful adaptation with aplomb, bringing the right balance of gore and comedy for a zippy, lean slasher. Rated: 3/5 Mar 12, 2025 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews The film is at its best when it offers a droll critique of the current culture. Rated: B- Mar 14, 2025 Full Review Tessa Smith Mama's Geeky This movie did not help me get over my fear of clowns. Mar 13, 2025 Full Review Sharai Bohannon Horror Press Clown in a Cornfield has so many inspired kills among the carnage that it’s hard to not have a good time. It’s also effortlessly funny as it takes us through familiar territory... Mar 13, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

Movie Info

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 (Bloody Horror Violence|Teen Drinking|Language Throughout)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 9, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 36m