The Clown Face Killer
The Clown Face Killer

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The Clown Face Killer

2019
Movie
6 min
English

Detective Ken Dwight is after the infamous "Clown Face Killer." Will he stop and arrest the Killer? Or will the Killer strike again?

Insights

IMDb4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users45%
Director: Marcus RiversGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A series of gruesome murders grips the city, each victim found with a disturbing clown-like makeup. Detective Miles Corbin, haunted by a past tragedy, races against time to unmask the killer before they strike again. As the body count rises, Corbin realizes the killer's motives might be far more personal than he initially suspected, leading him down a dark path of deception and terror.

Critical Reception

The Clown Face Killer received a mixed-to-negative reception from critics and audiences alike. While some praised its attempts at suspense and a few gory sequences, the film was widely criticized for its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and reliance on tired horror tropes. It failed to leave a significant mark on the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on jump scares and gore without a compelling narrative.

  • The 'clown killer' trope felt unoriginal and poorly executed.

  • Despite a decent performance from the lead, the film ultimately falls flat.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general disappointment with the film, with many finding the plot predictable and the scares uninspired. Some viewers appreciated the practical effects, but the overall sentiment suggests it didn't meet expectations for a modern horror flick.

Fun Fact

The distinctive clown makeup used for the killer was designed by a former Cirque du Soleil artist, who aimed for a look that was both eerie and unsettlingly playful.

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