Killer Klowns from Outer Space

Name: Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Director: Stephen Chiodo
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1988-01-01
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson, John Vernon, Royal Dano

1988Dir. Stephen Chiodo1h 26m

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Runtime1h 26m

Released1988

Budget$1.8M

Box office$43.6M

DirectorStephen Chiodo

About This Movie

Killer Klowns from Outer Space is such a quirky mix of comedy and horror that somehow works. The premise is delightfully absurd—aliens in clown costumes, right? The practical effects are a standout, with those bizarre cotton candy cocoons that still look pretty wild by today’s standards. The pace is a bit uneven, but that adds to the charm; it feels like a rollercoaster of silly scares and goofy moments. The performances, particularly from the Chiodo brothers in key roles, have this campy sincerity that makes it all the more entertaining. There’s a unique vibe here that you don’t see much anymore—definitely a case where the bizarre premise turns into something oddly memorable.

Directed by Stephen Chiodo; a cult classic since release.Features impressive practical effects and creative designs.Original score by the Dickies adds to the campy atmosphere.Released on various formats, including DVD and Blu-ray.