Clown in a Cornfield
Clown in a Cornfield

Clown in a Cornfield

2025Movie96 minEnglish

Quinn and her father have just moved to the quiet town of Kettle Springs hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she discovers a fractured community that has fallen on hard times after the treasured Baypen Corn Syrup Factory burned down. As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister, grinning figure emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time.

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Director: Damien McRaeGenres: Horror, Slasher

Plot Summary

Quinn Baxter, a recent high school graduate, is forced to move from the bustling city of Los Angeles to her father's sleepy hometown of Bailey Downs after a personal tragedy. Upon arrival, she quickly discovers that the town's quirky mascot, Finko the Clown, is not just a symbol of local pride, but a terrifying reality. As Finko begins a murderous rampage through the town, Quinn and her new friends must fight for survival against the deranged clown and uncover the dark secrets hidden within Bailey Downs.

Critical Reception

As of its current status as an unreleased film, critical reception for 'Clown in a Cornfield' is unavailable. However, the source novel by Adam Cesare received positive reviews, praised for its fast-paced plot, effective scares, and commentary on small-town dynamics and generational conflict. Audiences anticipate the film will capture the spirit of classic slasher films while offering a fresh take.

What Reviewers Say

  • Anticipated to deliver classic slasher thrills with a modern sensibility.
  • Hopes are high for a faithful adaptation of Adam Cesare's acclaimed novel.
  • Expected to feature a compelling young protagonist facing terrifying odds.

Google audience: Audience anticipation is high for 'Clown in a Cornfield', with many looking forward to a return to fun, scary slasher tropes. The film is expected to appeal to fans of the horror genre and those who enjoyed the source material.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (film unreleased)

Fun Fact

The film is an adaptation of the award-winning young adult horror novel of the same name by Adam Cesare, which won the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Young Adult Fiction in 2019.

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Chandler Danier

Chandler Danier

I haven't read the book. I'm kind of an idiot. I liked the title. I liked the movie. I think that's how it works. The phone thing was funny. There is gore. There are clowns (spoiler).
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Ok, so there’s not much original about this cornfield chopper, but I think that’s the point. It sets itself up right from the start as more of a parody of so many other films of the genre, and I really quite enjoyed it. Of course we have to...
Chris Sawin

Chris Sawin

Based on the 2020 novel of the same name by Adam Cesare, Clown in a Cornfield follows 17-year-old Quinn Maybrook (Katie Douglas) and her father (Aaron Abrams) moving to Kettle Springs, Missouri. After the passing of Quinn’s mother the previ...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/clown-in-a-cornfield-movie-review-when-tradition-kills-literally/ "Clown in a Cornfield is a pleasant surprise in the 2025 horror landscape. It starts off rather generically - a ...