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Killer Klowns from Outer Space

1988Movie1 h 26 minPG-13

ComedyHorror
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic437.6Rotten Tomatoes79%61%

An eerie, scary comedy movie about fantasy.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for warmth or comfort.

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Story

It’s craazzy!

Aliens disguised as clowns crash land on Earth in a rural town to capture unsuspecting victims in cotton candy cocoons for later consumption.

Feels like

  • Cult Classic
  • Sci-Fi Horror Comedy
  • Killer Clowns
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Campy
  • Practical Effects
  • Monster Movie
  • Parody
  • B-Movie Aesthetic

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Stephen Chiodo
Written by
Stephen Chiodo, Charles Chiodo, Edward Chiodo
Produced by
Stephen Chiodo, Charles Chiodo, Edward Chiodo
Music by
John Massari

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Facts

May 27, 1988 · 1 h 26 min · PG-13

Released
May 27, 1988
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$44 million
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Afraid of Clowns, You Get What You Pay For, Ninja Pirate Zombie Robot +9

  • Afraid of Clowns
  • You Get What You Pay For
  • Ninja Pirate Zombie Robot
  • People Puppets
  • Unusually Uninteresting Sight
  • Cassandra Truth
  • It's All About Me
  • Achilles' Heel
  • Circus of Fear
  • Brand X
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Too Dumb to Live

12 of 165 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Killer Klowns from Outer Space?"

Questions about Killer Klowns from Outer Space

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Killer Klowns from Outer Space?

PrimePhiloAMC+MGM+KanopyPluto TVTubi TV

In the United States, Killer Klowns from Outer Space streams on Prime, Philo, AMC+, and MGM+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Killer Klowns from Outer Space worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 43).

Is Killer Klowns from Outer Space okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Killer Klowns from Outer Space make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (7 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).

Will Killer Klowns from Outer Space scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Was Killer Klowns from Outer Space a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$44 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $2 million to make and earned $44 million worldwide, 24.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Killer Klowns from Outer Space use?

Afraid of ClownsYou Get What You Pay ForNinja Pirate Zombie RobotPeople PuppetsUnusually Uninteresting SightCassandra TruthIt's All About MeAchilles' HeelCircus of FearBrand XWould Hurt a ChildToo Dumb to Liveand 153 more

TV Tropes lists 165 tropes for it, including Afraid of Clowns, You Get What You Pay For, and Ninja Pirate Zombie Robot.