Clown in a Cornfield

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Clown in a Cornfield

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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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Brian Tallerico

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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

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Owen Gleiberman

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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

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Meagan Navarro

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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

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Dennis Schwartz

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The film is at its best when it offers a droll critique of the current culture.

Rated: B-

Mar 14, 2025

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Tessa Smith

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This movie did not help me get over my fear of clowns.

Mar 13, 2025

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Sharai Bohannon

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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

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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.

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