Killer Klowns From Outer Space

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Killer Klowns From Outer Space

PG-13

Released May 27, 1988

1h 30m

Sci-Fi

Comedy

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When teenagers Mike (Grant Cramer) and Debbie (Suzanne Snyder) see a comet crash outside their sleepy small town, they investigate and discover a pack of murderous aliens who look very much like circus clowns. They try to warn the local authorities, but everyone assumes their story is a prank. Meanwhile, the clowns set about harvesting and eating as many people as they can. It's not until they kidnap Debbie that Mike decides it's up to him to stop the clowns' bloody rampage.

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Critics Consensus

Killer Klowns from Outer Space's title promises darkly goofy fun -- and more often than not, the movie delivers.

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

Rated: 1/5

Jun 21, 2005

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Joshua Ryan

FandomWire

The thing that stands out most about Killer Klowns From Outer Space is the level of creativity and commitment to the bit.

Rated: 8/10

Oct 1, 2024

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Joe Lipsett

Queer.Horror.Movies.

Killer Klowns from Outer Space is an utter delight. Packed with visual gags, exciting set pieces, and those incredibly memorable titular antagonists, the film is a fantastic piece of easily digestible entertainment.

Rated: 4/5

May 15, 2024

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Kristy Strouse

Film Inquiry

Killer Klowns From Outer Space is an amusing romp, bound to keep its classic status as it remains an imaginative sci-fi that excels in its effects and costumes bringing this horrifying sideshow to life.

Oct 7, 2023

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Jason Shawhan

Nashville Scene

Funny but also genuinely disturbing (there's something immediately dangerous about these clowns), Killer Klowns has dozens of images and moments that will stick in your subconscious.

Sep 10, 2021

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The imagination that went into the visual effects, the set design, and the alien gadgetry makes it easy to overlook any minor deficiencies in other departments.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 29, 2021

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Benjamin G

best movie ever... vampire clowns...cotton candy cacoons and lots laughs.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Byron H

3/4 Cheesiness at its absolute finest. The movie is the equivalent of going to a theme park during Halloween time, it's just a fun time. The klowns are as goofy as they are scary... Kinda.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/18/24

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Kyle C

Overwhelmingly stupid but hilarious and fun. It’s not like it’s a satire or poking fun at anything specific; it’s just dumb and bad and a total blast. The title tells you absolutely everything you need to know, and in fact, the movie itself doesn’t say anything more than that either. The clown prosthetics are super cool and creepy. Also, the soundtrack? How is it so good?? It’s all shitty midi instruments but it’s super catchy and incorporates little circus themes in really creative ways. Pointless and ridiculous, but worth checking out if you like horror B-movies.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/12/24

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Kacper S

If you want to watch a goofy "horror" movie this is a good choice. It's perfect when you want to have fun and not get deeply investigated in the movie. The only two negative things I have to say about the movie it's its quality, the audio is difficult to understand sometimes but it doesn't takeaway much form the film. Another thing is that the acting is not amazing.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/29/24

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Liam D

A perfect blend of earnestness and goofy. It’s an cult classic that everyone should watch for its fantastic effects and killer soundtrack

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/28/24

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Devlin E

Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a fun, funny, family horror movie. This is a horror movie I would let my kids watch when they turn 8 or 9 years old. I like the characters, they're funny. The masks for the Klowns were well made. All in all, a fun time, but not the best story. RIP that old farmer dude and his pooh bear, they will be missed.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/04/24

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Stephen Chiodo

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Grant Cramer

Mike Tobacco

Suzanne Snyder

Debbie Stone

John Allen Nelson

Dave Hanson

John Vernon

Curtis Mooney

Michael S. Siegel

Rich Terenzi

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Killer Klowns from Outer Space: Official Clip - Capturing Debbie

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Synopsis

When teenagers Mike (Grant Cramer) and Debbie (Suzanne Snyder) see a comet crash outside their sleepy small town, they investigate and discover a pack of murderous aliens who look very much like circus clowns. They try to warn the local authorities, but everyone assumes their story is a prank. Meanwhile, the clowns set about harvesting and eating as many people as they can. It's not until they kidnap Debbie that Mike decides it's up to him to stop the clowns' bloody rampage.

Director: Stephen Chiodo
Producer: Charles Chiodo, Stephen Chiodo, Edward Chiodo
Screenwriter: Stephen Chiodo, Charles Chiodo
Distributor: Media Home Entertainment, MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Chiodo Brothers Productions
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Sci-Fi, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 27, 1988, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Surround

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