Killer Klowns From Outer Space

PG-13

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1 hr. 30 min.

Sci-Fi

Comedy

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77%

26 Reviews

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60%

25,000+ Ratings

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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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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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Vivien M

It's the perfect corny 80's horror movie. It's a clsssic

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/10/24

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Ian R

Hell of a good flick! And no, mind you, I do not mean "so bad it's good" bull$h!t - I actually think it's JUST PLAIN AWESOME! It's really clever and imaginative, and I really admire it for that.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/24

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James B

The perfect comedy horror movie. The goofy characters and the uncanny makeup of the clowns make an awesome movie

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/18/24

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Jake J

A great horror classic, that plays into that ridiculous tone, but also having scary moments such as Killer Clowns!!! But still being funny in a comedy horror film!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/29/24

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Dev N

When are we getting a sequel bro 😭

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/24

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Stephen Chiodo

Director

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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Killer Klowns from Outer Space: Official Clip - Cotton Candy Cocoons

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Killer Klowns from Outer Space: Official Clip - Escaping the Circus

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Killer Klowns from Outer Space: Official Clip - Klownzilla

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Killer Klowns from Outer Space: Official Clip - Human Puppet

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Killer Klowns from Outer Space: Official Clip - Gonna Knock My Block Off?

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Killer Klowns from Outer Space: Official Clip - Pied to Death

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Killer Klowns from Outer Space: Official Clip - What in Tarnation's Going On Here?

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Killer Klowns from Outer Space: Official Clip - Clown Invasion

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Killer Klowns from Outer Space: Official Clip - Shadow Puppets

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Rated: 1/5

Jun 21, 2005

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Kristy Strouse

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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

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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

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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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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

A few more eerie moments could have offset the hokiness; the body count is high, but the gore is too limited.

Rated: 5/10

Sep 6, 2020

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Steve Palopoli

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Okay, I'm not saying it's a great movie. In fact, it seems to get less watchable the farther we get from its original release in 1988. But you gotta love this true cult classic.

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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
Executive Producer: Paul Mason, Helen Szabo
Screenwriter: Stephen Chiodo, Charles Chiodo
Distributor: MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc., Media Home Entertainment, 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
Sound Mix: Surround

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