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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Nicholas C

This movie is just so absolutely goofy and atrocious as well as being an actually good movie

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/17/25

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Real M

My favorite horror movie ever nothing can even compare to how goofy and scary this movie is and we not gonna see movie like this in cinema anymore

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/10/25

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Samuel J

Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a bizarre, cult classic that mixes horror with absurd comedy, and while it’s far from a masterpiece, it’s undeniably entertaining in its own weird way. The premise is delightfully ridiculous — alien clowns terrorizing a small town — and the practical effects, though cheesy by today’s standards, give the film a unique charm. It’s not scary, but it’s definitely fun, with a goofy vibe that’ll have you shaking your head in disbelief while laughing at the absurdity. The film drags in spots, and the plot is thin, but if you're in the mood for a campy, offbeat ride, it’s an enjoyable watch.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/04/25

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Sean M

Colorful Goofy Comedy Gore.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/30/25

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Audience Member

One of my favorite cult movies of all time and what it has become a Halloween Classic year round for my family Its a movie so stupid and so wacky but also generally creepy at times and it has a kick ass theme song!!!! What more could you want????

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/28/25

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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 - Gonna Knock My Block Off?

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

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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: 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
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Surround

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