Down With Clowns

A washed-up circus clown, haunted by a tragic past, finds himself the prime suspect in a series of bizarre and gruesome murders plaguing his small hometown. As the body count rises, he must confront his own demons and unravel the dark secrets of the community to clear his name before the killer strikes again.

Down With Clowns received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences alike. While some praised its unique blend of dark humor and unsettling horror, others found the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally convoluted. The performances, particularly from the lead, were generally lauded.

• A surprisingly effective horror-comedy with a standout performance.

• Visually striking and audaciously strange, though its narrative occasionally falters.

• The film successfully blends genuine scares with dark, biting satire.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's originality and its successful fusion of comedic and horrific elements. Many commented on the unsettling atmosphere and the memorable, albeit disturbing, central character. Some viewers found the ending to be somewhat anticlimactic.

Nominated for Best Actor at the Fantasia Film Festival for Barry Corbin. Won Best Horror Film at the Sitges Film Festival.

The distinctive, unsettling makeup for the titular clowns was designed by Academy Award-winning makeup artist Stan Winston, who unfortunately passed away before seeing the final film.