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Title: Killer Klowns from Outer Space (2001) |
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Review of Killer Klowns from Outer Space
- Finally the truth about clowns is out! Beneath their smirky sinister grins and wildly patterned clothes are clever killers from out of this world. The "juxtaposition of their toy-store arsenal and malevolent intent proves to be a tasty combination" (Los Angeles Times) in this killer entertainment that will leave you fearing these big-top creatures for good.A spaceship looking like a circus tent lands in a field near a small town signaling the attack of deviant red-nosed balloon-twisting psychos from another world who plan to annihilate mankind by turning people into cotton candy! Luckily the town's teen citizenry decides to fight back and teach the cosmic bozos a lesson. But these klowns are no klutzes turning popcorn peanuts and caramel corn into playful but deadly weapons of madcap destruction and mayhem!System Requirements:Running Time: 86 Min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: SCI-FI/FANTASY UPC: 027616865618 Manufacturer No: 1002350
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- What's completely and utterly baffling about Killer Klowns is not the plot--that's rather tidily summed up by the title--but the fact that it got made at all. According to the filmmakers, (the Chiodo brothers: Charles, Edward, and Stephen) all it took to convince the studio was a one-page treatment and a picture of a clown holding a gun. It boggles the mind. Anyway, some killer Klowns descend from outer space and start wrapping their hapless victims in cotton candy for later consumption. Debbie and Mike suspect something's amiss, but who will believe them? The movie's greatest asset is its willingness to play on the inherent creepiness of clowns. The Klowns are grotesque parodies of their big-top cousins, hiding hideous malformed teeth behind terrifying circus makeup. It's impossible to tell if Killer Klowns is truly meant to be scary, but it is compelling in its thoroughness: popcorn, balloon animals, and really big shoes are all used to their fullest effect. The only cast member you'll recognize immediately is veteran character actor John Vernon as Officer Mooney, but keep an eye out for Christopher Titus in a small role as Bob McReed. Then just sit back and stare open-mouthed in bewildered joy. --Ali Davis
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- Posted on 2008-06-30
THE BEST MOVIE TITLE EVER!
As a child of the 80's, I loved this movie. Every time it came on tv, I was mesmerized. But over time I had completely forgotten about it. Then I came across it at Blockbuster and rented it just for some nostaliga. I was instantly back in love with it and my 8 yr old daughter is now obessed with it. Over the couple of days we had it, she watched it probably 20 times. She even drew pictures of scenes from the movie. The title is the plot of the movie. These very creepy clowns land on earth in their circus tent spaceship and run amok in town. Using their cotton candy ray guns to spin unspecting townspeople up in cocoons or trapping them in giant balloons. It's up to Dave, Debbie and Mike to save the town. The only actor in the movie that I recognize is the actor who plays Dave the cop, he played Hunk Golden in another great bad 80's movie "HUNK."
Another thing that I like about this movie is that it's creepy, weird and funny but it's not the typcal horror movie. There almost no blood, no nudity or sex and there's no brutal violence, it's more of a comedic Beetlejuice violence which was more suitable for older children to enjoy as well.
Score: 5
- Posted on 2008-05-18
I enjoyed this film....
When I first saw this film at 13, I really enjoyed it, very cheesy but still enjoyable. The special f/x were simpler than they looked.
I'm 27 now, still like it.
At 13, most of my friends missed the point, not realizing there wasn't one. My friends now, some get it and some don't, I don't expect everyone to like it, but I'm impressed that so many here did. I too found the music video pretty funny but it's not on the DVD, oh well.
I heard the commentary, a sequel is being considered, but to me this film should be left alone, Lost Boys doesn't need one either-but it's getting one! If Joel Schumacher has a hand in it, I'll consider it, otherwise I'm skipping it.
My question is, what else can they do with Killer Klowns, unless they're gonna modernize it, which could work.
Score: 4
- Posted on 2008-05-05
cant believe they still have this movie
this is an old movie i remember from the 80,s its still as dumb as it was then ,,i think dumber actually,,,but its good for a laugh>>>>
Score: 1
- Posted on 2008-04-29
Kampy Killer Klowns that drool low budget
The movie starts out in the typical 1980's fashion. Bad music highlighted with make out sessions in the woods, geeks with coke bottle glasses and lots of cheap beer. At first you'd think this is the run of the mill type B-Movie, that is until the klowns land in their circus tent spaceship. Curious people cannot seem to resist the colourful tent in the middle of nowhere. Once the klowns get bored of the woods, they wreck havoc on the bewildered towns folk. The klowns are somewhat clumbsy and oversized, but pack a lot of killer gags. How can one resist pies that melt people to the bone, popcorn that borns little klowns, colourful toy laser guns that kill or shadow puppets that can eat groups of unsuspecting people? Want more, how about really bad acting, sub par script, super low budget sets with even super lower effects and scary looking klowns with sharp rotten teeth. Even better yet, it all seems to work in this campy and cheesey cult classic.
Score: 4 - Posted on 2008-04-09
KILLER KLOWNS
GREAT MIDNIGHT MOVIE.. DEF WORTH GETTING FOR ONE OF THOSE BORING SAT NIGHTS WITH FRIENDS...
Score: 5