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Space Invaders

Original title: Killer Klowns from Outer Space
  • 1988
  • 18
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
45K
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POPULARITY
3,682
333
Space Invaders (1988)
Aliens who look like clowns come from outer space and terrorize a small town.
Play trailer1:54
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ComedyHorrorSci-Fi

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

  • Director
    • Stephen Chiodo
  • Writers
    • Charles Chiodo
    • Stephen Chiodo
    • Edward Chiodo
  • Stars
    • Grant Cramer
    • Suzanne Snyder
    • John Allen Nelson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    45K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,682
    333
    • Director
      • Stephen Chiodo
    • Writers
      • Charles Chiodo
      • Stephen Chiodo
      • Edward Chiodo
    • Stars
      • Grant Cramer
      • Suzanne Snyder
      • John Allen Nelson
    • 348User reviews
    • 168Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos3

    Original Trailer
    Trailer 1:54
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    Clip 1:05
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    Killer Klowns From Outer Space: Puppet Show
    Clip 1:08
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    Photos143

    John Allen Nelson in Space Invaders (1988)
    Space Invaders (1988)
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    Grant Cramer in Space Invaders (1988)
    Grant Cramer and Suzanne Snyder in Space Invaders (1988)
    Suzanne Snyder in Space Invaders (1988)
    Grant Cramer, John Allen Nelson, and Suzanne Snyder in Space Invaders (1988)
    David Piel in Space Invaders (1988)
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    Grant Cramer
    Grant Cramer
    • Mike Tobacco
    Suzanne Snyder
    Suzanne Snyder
    • Debbie Stone
    John Allen Nelson
    John Allen Nelson
    • Dave Hansen
    John Vernon
    John Vernon
    • Curtis Mooney
    Michael S. Siegel
    Michael S. Siegel
    • Rich Terenzi
    • (as Michael Siegel)
    Peter Licassi
    Peter Licassi
    • Paul Terenzi
    Royal Dano
    Royal Dano
    • Farmer Gene Green
    Christopher Titus
    Christopher Titus
    • Bob McReed
    • (as Chris Titus)
    Irene Michaels
    • Stacy
    Karla Sue Krull
    • Tracy
    Aeron Macintyre
    Aeron Macintyre
    • Punk #1
    • (as Brian Degan Scott)
    Danny Kovacs
    • Punk #2
    Adele Proom
    • Mrs. Franco
    Howard Malpas
    • Mr. Myers
    Karen Raff
    • Mom #1
    Kathleen Stefano
    • Mom #2
    Claire Bartle
    • Little Girl
    Sharon O'Mahoney
    • Waitress
    • Director
      • Stephen Chiodo
    • Writers
      • Charles Chiodo
      • Stephen Chiodo
      • Edward Chiodo(uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The $2 million budget went primarily on production costs. The clowns and visual effects were created almost entirely by the filmmakers at very little cost.
    • Goofs
      When the farmer goes in his house to get supplies, the prop master is visible inside the doorway as he exits.
    • Quotes

      Security Guard: What're ya gonna do with those *pies*, boys?

    • Crazy credits
      Film was released in 1988, but the ending credits claim copyright 1987
    • 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.
    • Connections
      Edited into DrScreams: This is Why Killer Klowns from Outer Space 2 Hasn't Happened (2023)
    • Soundtracks
      Killer Klowns (From Outer Space)
      Performed by The Dickies
      Written by Leonard Graves Phillips (as Leonard Phillips)
      Produced by Leonard Graves Phillips (as Leonard Phillips) and Ron Hitchcock
      Courtesy of Enigma Entertainment Corporation
      Published by El Porto Music (ASCAP)

    User reviews348

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    Featured review
    7/10
    Deadly funny
    A friend of mine does not like comedy in horror. And I know he is not alone with that sentiment. So if you hate that as well, let me tell you: this movie is not for you. It mixes comedy with horror and does quite the swell job when doing so.

    The makers of this do not take it seriously either, but they take their craft serious. Well they do try to make the best of it. Whether it is to your taste or not, is a different question alltogether. Good effects for a low budget movie and overall real fun to watch
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    4
    • kosmasp
    • Jun 18, 2020

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 27, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Killer Klowns from Outer Space
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Sarlui / Diamant
      • Chiodo Brothers Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $745
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1(original ratio, open matte)

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