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

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Killer Klowns From Outer Space | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: 1/5 Jun 21, 2005 Full Review Killer Klowns From Outer Space | Rotten Tomatoes (2) 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 Full Review Killer Klowns From Outer Space | Rotten Tomatoes (3) 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 Full Review Killer Klowns From Outer Space | Rotten Tomatoes (4) 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 Full Review Killer Klowns From Outer Space | Rotten Tomatoes (5) 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 Full Review Killer Klowns From Outer Space | Rotten Tomatoes (6) 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Benjamin G best movie ever... vampire clowns...cotton candy cacoons and lots laughs. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Nolan L How is this not rated higher? This is one of the best movies ever made. It’s clever. It’s creepy. It’s fun. It’s got anything for an 80s. Horror movie fan like me. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/15/24 Full Review Damian M If I had watched this movie when I should've 20 odd years ago I would've turned into someone completely different then I am today. This movie was so absurd, colorful, and fun. The cliché clown tropes, and the ominous eldritch power these villain's had were chefs kiss. This comedy didn't distract from the horror and had me laughing at the edge of my seat. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/07/24 Full Review Audience Member Silly but oddly fun and watchable Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/06/24 Full Review TROY SLADE M This movie is a lot of fun. The cheesy acting and corny dialogue might be draining for some, but I feel it perfectly encapsulates the cheesy B-movie shlock of the 50's and 60s, which is what this movie was mostly inspired by. With that said, while this movie is unabashedly silly, that doesn't mean that it lacks technicality. The sound design, practical effects and the clown appliances are all impressive for a cheaply made horror film from the 80's. This all and all is a very charming movie that doesn't take itself too seriously, so you shouldn't either. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/03/24 Full Review Alexander E The gleeful absurdity advertised by its title is embraced in full force with loads of creativity, inventive gags and just enough of a ghastly tinge. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/27/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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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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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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