Dead Clowns
Dead Clowns

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Dead Clowns

2003
Movie
95 min
English

The residents of Port Emmett prepare for a hurricane that will churn up a 50-year-old secret, awakening an army of zombie clowns. Left to die after a circus train accident, the clowns rise from their muddy graves to get revenge. The guilty can run, but they can't hide from the truth -- or the undead.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Tim O'HearnGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of friends decides to rob a bank, but their plan is quickly derailed when they encounter a group of zombie clowns.

Critical Reception

Dead Clowns is a low-budget independent horror-comedy that has garnered a cult following among fans of schlock and B-movies. While its technical aspects are rudimentary, its unpretentious approach, gore, and humor have earned it a niche appeal.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its outrageous gore and over-the-top premise.

  • Appreciated by fans of zany, low-budget horror comedies.

  • Acknowledged for its DIY spirit and commitment to its bizarre concept.

Google audience: Audience reception is limited due to its niche appeal, with many viewers finding it enjoyably campy and gory, while others find its low production values and simplistic plot off-putting.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget, with much of the cast and crew being friends of the director, Tim O'Hearn, who also stars in and directed the film.

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