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Killer Klowns from Outer Space

1988 Directed by Stephen Chiodo

IT'S CRAAZZY!

Aliens who look like clowns come from outer space and terrorize a small town.

Grant Cramer Suzanne Snyder John Allen Nelson John Vernon Royal Dano Christopher Titus Michael S. Siegel Peter Licassi Irene Michaels Karla Sue Krull Aeron Macintyre Danny Kovacs Adele Proom Howard Malpas Karen Raff Kathleen Stefano Claire Bartle Sharon O'Mahoney Michael Halton Lucinda Burgess Melvin Thompson David Piel Armon Stover Jeff Yesko Steve Rockhold Michael Harington Burris Geno Ponza Scott Beatty Paul Haley Show All…

Alternative Titles

Les clowns tueurs venus d'ailleurs, Klauni zabijáci z vnějšího vesmíru, Los payasos asesinos, Payasos asesinos del espacio exterior, Payasos asesinos, Los payasos asesinos del espacio exterior

comedy horror science fiction

88 mins More details at IMDb TMDb Report this film

Popular reviews

Review by Disgustipated ★★★★ 6

Coulrophobia [kool-ruh-foh-bee-uh]

noun

1. an abnormal fear of clowns.

Killer Klowns from Outer Space is one of those movies that has the mythic reputation of being so bad that they are good. Perhaps, I have no sense of discernment whatsoever, but after having finally gotten around to watching this film, I have realised that it is not so much that the film is poorly constructed, but rather that it is in only too successful in achieving the creation of a ludicrous and absurd carnivalesque nightmare, befitting a troupe of murderous buffoons from galaxies unknown.

Policeman Curtis Mooney is angry. Beset by young out-of-towner students, making out, drinking and clowning about, his small town peace is being disturbed by this new…
Review by Cinemonster ★★★ 30

Hoop-Tober film #1

Hello and welcome to Hoop-Tober. Thank you to all of those participating. I am floored by the response and am excited by the amount of interaction between members both old and new.

Without further adieu:

Horror films in the 80's birthed a prodigiously talented roster of creative film professionals into the world. Frank Darabont, Dean Cundey, Kathryn Bigelow, Renny Harlan, Shane Black, to name a few, all started in or got their break in horror films. Many of them transitioned into more respectable fare in the 90's and beyond and helmed numerous blockbusters and Oscar winning films. For most, but not all, their talent was evident even in the lowest budgeted 80's horror's.

In the earliest years…
Review by Katie ★★★★ 4

this movie had the budget of 2 million dollars
Review by Ian West ★★★★★ 19

"What are ya gonna do with those pies, boys?"

Cotton candy cocoons, shadow puppets, ACID pies, and popcorn bazookas all add up to one thing... Essential Klown Cinema.

This is an a timer for me that never loses its potency to keep me entertained, hitting every one of my preference sweet spots and then some—the music, makeup, comedy, exaggerated carnival colors, and probably my favorite theme song ever amount to a one saccharine outer spaced killer klown jam that I just adore. Now it looks better than ever courtesy of Arrow’s new blu. Big mood. I’m not even kidding when I say it’s one of my ten favorite movies, it brings me that much joy. I wonder why so many…
Review by Hollie Horror ★★★★★ 7

Killer Klowns from Outer Space is so creative & visually the epitome of FUN, for some reason I wasn't completely smitten the first time I watched it, but something finally clicked last night and I'm now totally devoted. What's really impressive is that it's so bright & colorful & silly, but there are genuine creepy moments too! Specifically during the hand puppet scene, when the clown says "Don't worry Dave, all we want to do is kill you," it chilled me to the bone!! I already want to watch it again, what a turnaround.
Review by Leticia Fernandes ★★★★ 2

me at the club: hey do you have the killer klowns from outer space theme song?

Recent reviews

Review by Yesenia ★★½

What in tarnation, pour one out for Pooh Bear.
Review by vanhooz26 ★★★★

If the title interests you, and you are open to experience absurdity, Killer Klowns May end up charming you with it’s imaginative ideas and visual effects.
Review by Maxwell Schmitt

Even a dummy couldn’t deny how goddamn fun this movie is. It never gets old. Everyone’s running from the likes of the Killer Klowns!!
Review by Cameron Gallagher ★★½

This movie is probably a 1 star movie, but I love the fact that when they try to be funny...it works, and when try to be creepy...it surprisingly works!

This is a Friday night popcorn movie with friends for sure! The Arrow release I got from Diabolik DVD and big is it awesome! 100% recommend!
Review by Mr_Subtlety ★★★★

"Popcorn? Why popcorn?"
"Cause they're clowns, thats why!"

Very possibly the only time in the history of cinema that a movie with a title this good actually lived up to its name. Pretty much every possible clown-related gimmick gets used, and then some. Genuinely impressive animatronics and sets, perfect sense of tone, and a cast which doesn't get in the movie's way. I'd feel more comfortable if there was a little more gore (it's mean enough to earn an R, and its PG-13 soft-peddling defangs it slightly) but you'd have a to be a real asshole to complain when something this miraculous comes calling.

IMDB claims a sequel (in 3D!) was announced in 2017; I have never wanted anything more.
Review by kat ★★★½

goofy and creepy. just like a real clown!
not sure any of this would have worked if it was made after the time it was
Review by ser ★½

i watched this when i was like 9 and i couldn’t figure out if it was actually real or just a fever dream
Review by Austin ★★★½

So bad in all the right aways.

So many cheesy one liners. Overacting. Underacting. God awful but amazing script. Schlock and b-movie goodness throughout.

Surprisingly amazing props and art direction. A lot of time and effort went into the practical effects in this and the hard work shouldn't go unnoticed. It all looks so tacky, but in the best way possible.

Wasn't sure if the actors were self aware they were terrible or not. Especially the young cop, that dude acted like he was the best actor in the world. Gave it his fucking all. The 3 way romance between the 3 leads got really weird near the end.

Somehow it felt a lot longer than it was. Definitely not a slog to watch by any means, but some parts were noticeably better than others.

Lot of fun. Check it out if you're in the mood for something campy. A cult film that lives up to the hype.
Review by NCLHaycraft ★★★½

Fun. Just fun. Better than it has any right to be.