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Clown

2014Movie1 h 39 minR

HorrorThriller
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic424.9Rotten Tomatoes46%38%

A terrifying, tense horror movie about everyday modern life and fantasy.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Story

The kids aren't alright.

A loving father finds a clown suit for his son's birthday party, only to realize the suit is part of an evil curse that turns its wearer into a killer.

Feels like

  • Body Horror
  • Killer Clown
  • Transformation
  • Father-Son Relationship
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Dark Fantasy
  • Gore
  • Evil Curse
  • Visceral

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Jon Watts
Written by
Jon Watts, Christopher Ford
Produced by
Eli Roth, Brian Oliver, Cody Ryder
Music by
Matt Veligdan

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Facts

November 13, 2014 · 1 h 39 min · R

Released
November 13, 2014
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Box office
$4 million
Available in
45 countries

Tropes

"I Know You're in There Somewhere" Fight, One-Word Title, Heroic Suicide +9

  • "I Know You're in There Somewhere" Fight
  • One-Word Title
  • Heroic Suicide
  • Expy
  • Mama Bear
  • Slasher Smile
  • Horror Hunger
  • Decoy Protagonist
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Clownification
  • Genuine Human Hide
  • Off with His Head!

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Clown?"

Questions about Clown

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Clown?

Netflix

In the United States, Clown streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is Clown worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 42).

Will Clown scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Clown?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Clown use?

"I Know You're in There Somewhere" FightOne-Word TitleHeroic SuicideExpyMama BearSlasher SmileHorror HungerDecoy ProtagonistWould Hurt a ChildClownificationGenuine Human HideOff with His Head!and 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including "I Know You're in There Somewhere" Fight, One-Word Title, and Heroic Suicide.