Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)

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

Director:

Stephen Chiodo

Writers:

Charles Chiodo, Stephen Chiodo

Stars:

Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Grant Cramer	...	Mike Tobacco
Suzanne Snyder	...	Debbie Stone
John Allen Nelson	...	Dave Hansen
John Vernon	...	Curtis Mooney
Michael S. Siegel	...	Rich Terenzi (as Michael Siegel)
Peter Licassi	...	Paul Terenzi
Royal Dano	...	Farmer Gene Green
Christopher Titus	...	Bob McReed (as Chris Titus)
Irene Michaels	...	Stacy
Karla Sue Krull	...	Tracy
Aeron Macintyre	...	Punk #1 (as Brian Degan Scott)
Danny Kovacs	...	Punk #2
Adele Proom	...	Mrs. Franco
Howard Malpas	...	Mr. Myers
Karen Raff	...	Mom #1

Storyline

When a small town is invaded by aliens from outer space who are capturing and killing the townspeople, no one takes them seriously. Why? The aliens all look like circus clowns, use weapons that look clown like, and all have painted on smiles. Only a few of the young people in the town realize the danger and of course no one believes them. Armed with an ice cream truck they try and rescue their friends.

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Plot Keywords:

puppet show | breasts growing | clown | circus tent | ice cream truck | 

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Taglines:

Step right up and see the Greatest Show in the Galaxy! Admission is free...Will you survive?

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

PG-13

Did You Know?

Trivia

As John Massari returned the music master tapes to the studio, people in the accounting and legal department completely dismissed Killer Klowns as being, "A complete failure that will die a quick death." Massari responded: "Well... YOU don't get it! There are people that will LOVE this movie."

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Goofs

When Mike & Debbie first come upon the big top in the woods, Debbie's right arm disappears due to her crossing into the matte shot.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Curtis Mooney: Look at this son of a bitch.

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Crazy Credits

Film was released in 1988, but the ending credits claim copyright 1987

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Alternate Versions

In the TV version before the puppet show the guy throws his popcorn bag over his head which is then tossed back at him. This is the reason he heads up to the puppet show.

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Connections

Referenced in WCW Monday Nitro: Episode #4.48 (1999)

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Soundtracks

Sandals in the Sand
Written by John Shakespeare
Courtesy of Associated Production Music
Published by K.P.M. Music Ltd. (ASCAP)

User Reviews

Vastly entertaining horror comedy.

"Killer Klowns from Outer Space"(1988)by Stephen Chiodo is a horror movie so ridiculous that it's hard to dislike it.What makes it work so well is that it successfully toys with our expectations.Some people just hate clowns,and this movie exaggerates everything that makes them scary.The plot involves some really creepy aliens who look like clowns.They have come to our planet to turn people into food.The clowns capture their victims in cocoons made of cotton candy,their guns look like colorful toy pistols,their pies are acidic,their popcorns turn into snake-like creatures and their ship is a circus tent.Anyway,this crazy film is extremely entertaining.The make-up is beyond grotesque and the clowns look very creepy.The film received a cult status many years ago and it's easy to see why.So if you are a fan of twisted and bizarre horror films give this one a chance.8 out of 10.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 May 1988 (USA)

Also Known As:

Killer Klowns from Outer Space

Filming Locations:

Santa Cruz County, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sarlui / Diamant, Chiodo Brothers Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1