Night of the Clown
Night of the Clown

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Night of the Clown

2016
Movie
45 min
English

A group of college students go out into the woods for a Halloween party, only to be killed one by one, by a clown who was burned alive 30 years ago by an angry mob.

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IMDb3.7/10
Director: Jason MurphyGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a road trip discover an abandoned carnival after their car breaks down. Seeking shelter, they find themselves trapped within the carnival grounds, stalked by a sinister clown. As the night progresses, they must uncover the dark secrets of the carnival and fight for their survival before becoming permanent attractions.

Critical Reception

Night of the Clown received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many citing its predictable plot and unoriginal scares. However, some audiences found it to be a moderately entertaining low-budget horror flick, appreciating its attempts at atmosphere despite its shortcomings.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creepy clown imagery and attempts at suspense.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and a lack of originality in its scares.

  • Seen as a standard, if uninspired, entry into the killer clown subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but generally reflect the critical sentiment, with some viewers finding it a passable B-movie horror experience while others found it disappointing and derivative.

Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily at an abandoned amusement park in Ohio, adding to its eerie, derelict atmosphere.

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