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Clown In A Cornfield



IMDb Info

Release Year: 2025
Runtime: 1h 36m
Country: USA, Luxembourg, UK, Canada
Language: English
Genre Tags: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary: A fading midwestern town in which Frendo the clown, a symbol of bygone success, reemerges as a terrifying scourge.

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phancy.com rating:

phancy.com notes: Disappointing. While the kids have fun chemistry and there are some humorous moments, there is very little plot or character development. There is no real explanation for anything that happens (until a massive exposition dump at the very end), which deprives the movie of any tension and emotional investment. Also, the main villain just leaves unharmed at the end, and nobody comments on it? I like the idea and the clown costumes, but execution is lacking.


Outside Reviews:

Brian Tallerico
2.5 out of 4 stars - rogerebert.com

"Clown in a Cornfield" attempts to shift the expectations around the modern slasher film, keeping viewers on their toes about what's actually going on in this small town that appears to be under assault from a murderous clown. A sort of "It" meets "Scream" energy courses through Eli Craig's film, one that's clever and thrilling enough in bloody spurts, even if it never quite reaches its true potential. Like the kids at its core who use horror imagery for likes, it's ultimately a bit shallower than it should have been. Not unlike actual clowns, it's kinda creepy and kinda funny, but often not enough of either. Still, genre fans should be happy enough with some of the quality kills from the "Tucker and Dale vs. Evil" director. Sometimes, that's what really matters most for a film like this one. After all, everybody loves a clown.