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Clown in a Cornfield

2025·Movie
1h 36min·R
IMDb5.6Metacritic554.9Rotten Tomatoes74%52%

Where to watch

HuluPhiloAMC+HooplaShudder

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Clown in a Cornfield fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Coming of Age5
  • Pathos3
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Are you a friend of Frendo?

Quinn and her father have just moved to the quiet town of Kettle Springs hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she discovers a fractured community that has fallen on hard times after the treasured Baypen Corn Syrup Factory burned down. As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister, grinning figure emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time.
Slasher HorrorRural CarnageSmall Town NightmareMystery ThrillerViolent MayhemPsychological HorrorDark Social CommentaryComing-of-Age Terror

Crew

Directed by:
Eli Craig, Douglas Mitchell, Cody McCullough
Written by:
Eli Craig, Adam Cesare, Carter Blanchard
Produced by:
Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, Isaac Klausner
Composed by:
Brandon Roberts, Marcus Trumpp

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Clown in a Cornfield

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Clown in a Cornfield legally?

HuluPhiloAMC+HooplaShudder

Clown in a Cornfield is included with a subscription to Hulu, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Clown in a Cornfield worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Clown in a Cornfield rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Clown in a Cornfield?

1 h 36 min

Clown in a Cornfield runs 1 h 36 min.

Is Clown in a Cornfield based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Clown in a Cornfield?

Critics65
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate Clown in a Cornfield higher (65) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Clown in a Cornfield a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$14 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 13.9 times its budget.

What language is Clown in a Cornfield in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Luxembourg.

In how many countries can I watch Clown in a Cornfield?

97AEAGALARATAUBABBBEBGBHBOBRBS+83

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Clown in a Cornfield in 97 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Clown in a Cornfield use?

Teen HaterGenre SavvyLodged Blade RemovalAlpha BitchThe Big Damn KissChekhov's SkillToo Dumb to LiveKansas City ShuffleBig Damn HeroesAdaptational VillainyAdaptational HeroismOh, Crap!and 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for Clown in a Cornfield, including Teen Hater, Genre Savvy, Lodged Blade Removal.