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Killer Klowns from Outer Space

  • 19881988
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
41K
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POPULARITY
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Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
Aliens who look like clowns come from outer space and terrorize a small town.
Play trailer1:54
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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.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
41K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,789
522
  • Director
    • Stephen Chiodo
  • Writers
    • Charles Chiodo
    • Stephen Chiodo
    • Edward Chiodo(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Grant Cramer
    • Suzanne Snyder
    • John Allen Nelson
  • Director
    • Stephen Chiodo
  • Writers
    • Charles Chiodo
    • Stephen Chiodo
    • Edward Chiodo(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Grant Cramer
    • Suzanne Snyder
    • John Allen Nelson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 330User reviews
    • 163Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos3

    Original Trailer
    Trailer 1:54
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    Killer Klowns From Outer Space: Puppet Show
    Clip 1:08
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    Photos131

    John Allen Nelson in Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
    Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
    Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
    Grant Cramer in Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
    Grant Cramer and Suzanne Snyder in Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
    Suzanne Snyder in Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
    Grant Cramer, John Allen Nelson, and Suzanne Snyder in Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
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    Top cast

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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
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The scene in which a car is thrown over a cliff was initially intended to be far more spectacular - the car was to fly over the cliff and crash down to the ground. Unfortunately, the sling rope snapped because effects crew members neglected to remove the stoppers from underneath the car's wheels. The result was what is seen in the final film, the car slowly tumbles over the edge and becomes caught on a tree.
    • 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
      Featured in Down the Drain (1990)
    • 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 reviews330

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    Featured review
    7/10
    I know bad when I see it...
    I know bad when I see it. As a MST3K fanatic, I've seen the worst of the worst and loved every minute. I rented Killer Klowns thinking it would be so bad I'd groan and laugh the whole way through.

    Gasp, Killer Klowns isn't bad at all- it's creative and funny. This movie doesn't take itself seriously, and that makes for fun time for everyone.

    It's a contemporary monster movie with a 1950's Blob-ish feel. The Chiodo Bros. demented sense of humor, simple and coherent plot, kreepy-looking klowns and decent cast of actors makes for an entertaining Friday night movie.Pair this one up with The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra and you've got yourself a great double-feature.
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    • electronsexparty
    • Jun 6, 2005

    FAQ2

    • Why did the Klowns put debbie and the other women into giant balloons?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 27, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Space Invaders
    • 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)
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    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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