
Movie spotlight
Clown Night
A young man who is home alone gets terrorized by a clown.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a road trip to a clown-themed hotel find themselves in a fight for survival when the hotel's sinister clown staff comes to life on Halloween night. As the night progresses, they must use their wits and courage to escape the murderous clowns and the bizarre, deadly challenges the hotel throws at them.
Critical Reception
Clown Night (2018) received a mixed to positive reception, often praised for its unique blend of horror and dark comedy, and its commitment to a bizarre premise. While some critics found the humor hit-or-miss and the plot occasionally uneven, many appreciated its creative kills and the sheer audacity of its concept.
What Reviewers Say
A surprisingly fun and gory horror-comedy with a distinctive premise.
Willing to embrace its absurdity, leading to some genuinely entertaining moments.
While not for everyone, its commitment to the clown theme is commendable.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's dark humor and over-the-top gore, finding it a good choice for a 'bad movie night' or for fans of extreme horror-comedy. Some noted that the plot could be a bit thin, but the creative kills and the overall commitment to the clown theme made it a memorable watch.
Fun Fact
The film was written and directed by Zach Cregger, who also stars in it and is known for co-creating the sketch comedy series 'Whitest Kids U' Know'.
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