Suppose you see a red balloon flying in a silent street, hustling the soft sound of its movement and suddenly stopping over a sewage hole. What will be your first reaction?
You might get a chill down your spine and leave the spot immediately. Why? No one wants to see a clown named Pennywise peeking through the sewage with his horrendous smile. Right?
Thanks to the media, clowns have been a rightful source of fear and horror. They do make people smile, but we won’t say that once in our life, we have ever felt fear of such colored creatures with creepy smiles on their faces.
Since the 19th century, the film industry has changed the funny face, from clowns to creepy smile monsters, in a way we can’t turn back. The horror genre feels incomplete without a clown being the object of terror.
From Captain Spaulding in Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses to Pennywise in Stephen King’s IT, clowns remained popular in horror movies. Whether you are a classic horror or modern slasher fan, these 50 best scary clown movies will leave you scared yet excited to browse more.
50 Best Scary Clown Movies
Horror is considered the favorite genre among the rest. All thanks to the roller coaster one goes throughout the movie or drama. The genre is designed to elicit fear and shock in its audience, which keeps it alive today, from books to screens.
So turn off the lights, grab your popcorn, and prepare for a terrifying journey through some of the best scary clown movies ever. So don’t be afraid to laugh, scream, and hide your eyes as you explore this list of the 50 best frightening clown movies.
1) House Of Clowns (2022)
Jeremy Lubash directed the 2022 released thriller-horror movie. The movie’s cast made the characters worth watching, including the genre’s essence. The film revolves around the story of a group of contestants who shift into a new house that creepy clowns haunt.
When the people in the house finally realize the density of the situation and the reason behind the happenings, they sense that something haunting is lurking in the walls of their home.
- Genre: Thriller, Horror
- Starring: Brandi Facholas, Jon Marshall, Justin Milani
- Director: Jeremy Lubash
- Running Time: 1hr 23m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
- IMDb Ratings: 2.6/ 10
2) Terrifier 2 (2022)
The movie is the long-awaited sequel of the first part of the hit movie of 2016 named “Terrifier.” The film is directed and written by Damien Leone. Response for the includes a hit in their bag from their viewers worldwide.
The movie shows the continuation of the terror of Art the Clown, who is still haunting the town and the people of the place. What’s new is the intensity of the terror this time, Art the Clown causes in the city. This time, the movie also focuses on the backstory of Art the Clown.
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: David Howard Thornton, Lauren LaVera, Samantha Scaffidi, Griffin Santopietro
- Director: Damien Leone
- Running Time: 2h 18m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
- IMDb Ratings: 6.2/10
3) Clowns (2021)
Clowns were released in 2021 under the direction of Alexander Kane, the brain behind the story scripting. The movie’s cast, genre, and direction created a masterpiece worth watching for viewers who love horror.
The movie is about a filmmaker who is now turned into a serial killer. This turn event is due to targeted hate towards him from the people he knows or worked with, which destroyed his career. Now, he is set for revenge and starts hunting down every person who is responsible for his downfall.
- Genre: Crime, Horror, Thriller
- Starring: Jeremy Marr Williams, Ray Allen, Brittany Athey, John C. Bailey
- Director: Alexander Kane
- Running Time: 75 m
- Where to Watch: Roku
- IMDb Ratings: 5.5/10
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4) IT: Chapter 2 (2019)
The sequel of IT (2017) was released in 2019 and was an American horror movie directed by Andy Muschietti. The movie’s storyline is taken from the novel by the famous writer Stephen King. The film’s cast includes young characters who are undoubtedly different from the rest of the children their age.
The movie revolves around the continuation of the first part, where, after 27 years, all the main characters return to where they make a pact to meet again to defeat the evil clown. Pennywise also comes back to take his revenge, and in the end, the main protagonist manages to kill Pennywise.
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Starring: Bill Skarsgard, Bill Hader, Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, James Ransone
- Director: Andy Muschietti
- Running Time: 2h 49m
- Where to Watch: Netflix, Prime Video
- IMDb Ratings: 6.5/10
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5) Haunt (2019)
The horror-thriller movie was released in 2019. Scott Beck and Bryan Woods write the movie’s plot. The picture is a roller coaster of terror and mysteries throughout—a must-watch category.
The movie shows a group of friends stuck in a haunted house. They appear to be possessed, which makes them go through a hell ride of their fears. The group thought it was a nightmare they all had simultaneously, but by the end, they realized it was real.
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Starring: Katie Stevens, Will Britain, Shazi Raja, Damian Maffei, Lauryn McClain
- Director: Todd Garner
- Running Time: 1h 32m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
- IMDb Ratings: 6.3/10
6) The Killer Clown Meets The Candy Man (2019)
The movie is somehow related to a real-life incident. It’s half factual, half fictional about the men named Dean Corll And John Gacy. Pete Jacelone was not only the movie’s director but was also behind the scripting process.
The movie was launched in 2019, with an expected view of the director, the killers of history, coming up together in a scenario. The movie focuses on “what if” these two killers, Gacy and Corll, would do and react when they face each other.
- Genre: Crime, Horror
- Starring: Edward X. Young, Jeremy Woodworth
- Director: Pete Jacelone
- Running Time: 99m
- Where to Watch: MUBI
- IMDb Ratings: 5/10
7) Joker 1 (2019)
The movie Joker is directed by Todd Phillips, the brain behind the script writing. The cast, direction, and storyline put their best efforts into achieving the movie’s vibe. The movie has no horror vibe, but thrill seemed enough for the viewers.
The movie revolves around a stand-up comedian trying to make a good living. But in the film, the character suffers significantly in settling for a good life. Everything ends when he turns himself into a killer dressed as a clown.
- Genre: Crime, Drama
- Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Zazie Beetz, Robert De Niro, Frances Conroy
- Director: Todd Phillips
- Running Time: 2h 2m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
- IMDb Ratings: 8.4/10
8) Clownado (2019)
The movie was released in 2019 and is a thrill to watch. The film revolves around a circus that several clowns curse. The clowns are out on a killing spree, and in the trap, several people are fighting to save themselves from the boss clown.
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Starring: John O’Hara, Antwoine Steele, Rachel Lagen, Bobby Westrick
- Director: Todd Sheets
- Running Time: 1h 39m
- Where to Watch: Apple TV, Prime Video
- IMDb Ratings: 3.6/1o
9) Wrinkles the Clown (2019)
The 2019 movie has horror and crime genres for its viewers. The film revolves around children and a weird-looking clown full of wrinkles, and hence, it is called “Wrinkles,” the horror source.
The movie revolves around the land of a city in Florida. The picture shows a clown named Wrinkles, whom parents ask to scare their children. Wrinkles are old clowns with wrinkled bodies, and kids who misbehave are set to face and get terrified by the clown.
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: Christopher Barcia, Trevor J. Blank, Miguel Bey, Andrew Caldwell
- Director: Michael Beach Nicholas
- Running Time: 78m
- Where to Watch: Apple TV, Prime Video
- IMDb Ratings: 4.9/10
10) Gags The Clown (2018)
Adam Krause wrote the 2019 released movie along with John Pata. Both of them had their fair share in the scripting process for the movie. The movie is appropriate for crime, horror, and thrill lovers.
The movie revolves around an unidentified man dressed as a clown roaming the streets of locals. At first, people take it as a joke and ignore his existence, but soon enough, his true intentions come out, haunting the city.
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: Lauren Ashley Carter, Tracy Perez, Evan Gamble, Aaron Christensen, Michael Gideon Sherry, Fiona Domenica
- Director: Adam Krause
- Running Time: 1h 29m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
- IMDb Ratings: 4.6/10
11) It Kills: Camp Blood 7 (2017)
The horror film was written by the known scriptwriter Amy Suzuki. Movies include dark genres and themes, perfect for Halloween vibes. The movie’s cast surrounds teenage students who look appealing to young viewers.
The movie shows a group of teens wandering around on their fall break and eventually landing in a horrific situation. They all end up trapped in the infamously known Camp Blood, where they face a clown who will be haunting them soon.
- Genre: Horror, Thriller, Action
- Starring: Mel Heflin, Greta Volkova, Wyatt Wood, Titus Himmelberger, Kyle Rappaport, Jennie Russo,
- Director: Mark Polonia
- Running Time: 1h 9m
- Where to Watch: Tubi TV
- IMDb Ratings: 2.7/10
12) Another Evil Night (2017)
The horror movie was released in 2017 and instantly appealed to dark-theme lovers. The movie is said to be the sequel to the 1992 cult classic. The casting and directing have an impressive effect on the movie’s quality. Viewers find the movie spooky and thrilling at the same time.
Another Evil Night (2017) (Credits: IMDb)The movie deals with a problematic teenage guy who is now under a hazardous influence. The boy is trapped with a clown-faced killer named Jimmy, and eventually, both plan a murder to take revenge on the boy.
- Genre: Crime, Horror
- Starring: Tommie Vegas, Bryson Wilkerson, Sybil Presley, Jeff Pawpaw
- Director: Jason Harlow
- Running Time: 1h 10m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
- IMDb Ratings: 5.1/10
13) Clowntergeist (2017)
The film is a crime-thriller-horror story released in 2017. The picture is creepy, but sometimes it gets confusing, and the movie’s end is off than expectations. The movie’s start is full of jump scares, but the later part is slightly off than expected.
The film revolves around a college student named Emma, who is shown as a person who fears clowns. The story takes turns when suddenly the town is haunted by an evil spirit, and that too in the face of a clown. Now, Emma needs to face her fears with open eyes.
- Genre: Horror, Crime, Thriller
- Starring: Cait Madry, Monica Baker, Aaron Mirtes, Brittany Belland
- Director: Aron Mirtes
- Running Time: 80m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
- IMDb Ratings: 3/10
14) Circus Kane (2017)
The horror genre-based movie was written by Sean Sellars, Zach Ward, and James Cullen Bressack. It is all about an escape organized by a crazy circus master named Kane. He also spent a considerable sum of money to survive and win the bloody game of terror.
The movie surrounds a circus master who invites some social media actors to his house to bet. The bet was to escape the haunting house, and one who would do so would win an amount of $250,000. Soon enough, everyone gets to know the hidden motive of the master and tries to save their lives.
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: Jonathan Lipnicki, Tim Abell, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Richard Moll, Victoria Konefal
- Director: Christopher Ray
- Running Time: 1h 28m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
- IMDb Ratings: 4.5/10
15) IT (2017)
The much-talked horror movie of 2017. The filtrio Cary Fukunaga, Chase Palmer, and Gary Dauberman scripted the film. Pennywise, the clown, is the villain against seven teenage children fighting with all their strength.
The movie deals with a clown named Pennywise, who haunts a group of children and eats the souls of people, especially children. Pennywise haunts the children with their hidden fears, but somehow, the group manages to send him back into his hole until the next time.
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: Bill Skarsgard, Finn Wolfhard, Jaeden Martell, Jack Dylan Grazer, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Wyatt Oleff
- Director: Andy Muschietti
- Running Time: 2h 25m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video, Netflix
- IMDb Ratings: 7.3/10
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16) The Night Watchmen (2017)
The movie was released in 2017, with the horror genre at the core and comedy on top. The movie is a combined mixture of vamps, clowns, horror, slapstick, and gross comedy.
The movie concerns three different protagonists who eventually come up together. The story deals with a guard, a rookie, and a tabloid journalist who are set to fight against the hungry vampire dressed like a clown and come up to the surface again.
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Starring: Ken Arnold, Kevin Jiggetts, Dan De Luca, Kara Luiz, Max Gray Wilbur
- Director: Mitchell Altieri
- Running Time: 1h 20m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
- IMDb Ratings: 5.4/10
17) Terrifier (2016)
The movie Terrifier is directed by Damien Lone, who is a writer of the plot as well. The movie is a sequel to All Hallows’ Eve and has some clips from the short film.
The movie revolves around a clown named Art the Clown, who is shown haunting three girls. The lead woman, Tara, seems obsessed with this sadistic killer clown. Eventually, the clown ends up killing every person around Tara and herself.
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Starring: Jenna Kanell, Samantha Scaffidi, David Howard Thornton, Catherine Corcoran
- Director: Damien Leone
- Running Time: 1h 25m
- Where to Watch: Netflix
- IMDb Ratings: 5.6/10
18) Clown Town (2016)
The film was released in 2016 and written by Jeff Miller. Clown Town will make the viewers more fearful of the clowns. The mixture of terror and horror in the movie is dangerous yet attractive.
The picture shows a crowd of friends lost in a small town that seems deserted and haunted. The movie drifted to the phase of them saving their life from a group of psychopaths who are dressed as clowns and kill people.
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Starring: Brian Nagel, Lauren Compton, Andrew Staton, Katie Keene, Jeff Denton
- Director: Tom Nagel
- Running Time: 1h 26m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
- IMDb Ratings: 3.7/10
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19) Land of Smiles (2016)
The horror-thriller movie of 2016 will make you go crazy and terrified by its concept. The movie’s cast, genre, and direction created a masterpiece worth watching for viewers who love horror.
The movie is about an American tourist who accidentally becomes the subject of an obsession with a clown. The girl went out to Thailand after finding her friend missing. She was kidnapped by it when she went out to search and help her best friend, who was abducted as well.
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Starring: Alexandra Turshen, Caitlin Stryker, Keenan Henson, Bradley Stryker
- Director: Bradley Stryker
- Running Time: 1h 30m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
- IMDb Ratings: 4.2/10
20) 31 (2016)
The movie has a one-person army that includes the director, writer, and producer, as well one and only Rob Zombie. The cast line of the picture made the movie so fearful yet enjoyable. Horror, crime, and drama are all you will see throughout the film.
The picture concerns an abandoned place where a group of clowns holds 5 carnival workers. The clowns later force these people to play a deadly game to escape the place. To save their lives, the five characters are now putting everything to be safe.
Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Starring: Sheri Moon Zombie, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Meg Foster
- Director: Rob Zombie
- Running Time: 1h 42m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
- IMDb Ratings: 5.1/10
21) Clown of the Dead (2015)
The horror-thriller picture was released in 2015. the film and its atmosphere will send chills down your spine. The plot twist and bravery of the teen gang are one of the best plots to watch throughout the movie.
The film deals with three friends busy finding clues regarding recent deaths in their town. All the victims made the same picture before they died. Soon enough, they get to know that there is an evil spirit of a clown who is haunting the town and killing the children of the city.
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Starring: Daniel Topan, Aurélie Moeremans, Christoffer Nelwan, Ratu Felisha
- Director: Awi Suryadi
- Running Time: 1h 27m
- Where to Watch: Tubi TV
- IMDb Ratings: 4.7/10
22) Arnold the Killer Clown (2015)
Brian K. Millard wrote the horror movie of 2015 along with Larry, who also directed the movie. The film appears funny at first but quickly turns dark and terrifying, shocking and frightening viewers.
The movie is about three girls who call a clown to entertain themselves. But the party turned upside down as they didn’t consider the consequences. Little did they know the clown had different thoughts about the situation they would create.
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Starring: Brian K. Millard, Elizabeth Claflin, Rachel Arac, Jordyn Smith
- Director: Larry Rosen
- Running Time: 13m
- Where to Watch: YouTube
- IMDb Ratings: 8.7/10
23) Poltergeist (2015)
The thriller-horror movie Poltergeist is the picture that portrays the true meaning of horror and unity. The way actors displayed the story worked in the favor, earning a great response from the audience.
The movie is centered around a family with a haunted home, and for the worse, the house is possessed by the evil force of a clown. The Family’s younger child is in the most danger, and they put themselves at stake to save the child.
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Starring: Rosemarie DeWitt, Sam Rockwell, Kennedi Clements, Kyle Catlett, Saxon Sharbino
- Director: Gil Kenan
- Running Time: 1h 33m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video, Netflix
- IMDb Ratings: 4.9/10
24) Clown (2014)
The 2014 horror movie Clown was directed by Jon, who was behind the scripting procedure, along with Christopher Ford. The movie’s start seems standard, showing a father trying his best for his child’s birthday. But soon, it fades behind the dark horror of a curse.
The movie revolves around a caring father who gets a suit for his son’s birthday party. The part was nice, but little did the father know that the suit is cursed, eventually turning him into a serial killer.
- Genre: Horror, Crime, Thriller
- Starring: Andy Powers in the lead along with Laura Allen, Peter Stormare, Christian Distefano, Chuck Shamata, Elizabeth Whitmore
- Director: Jon Watts
- Running Time: 1h 40m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
- IMDb Ratings: 5.7/10
25) House Of Mirrors (2014)
House Of Mirrors was released in 2014 under the direction of Brian Neil Hoff and was written by him as well. The story is about revenge and games played back and forth between the characters in the movie.
The picture surrounds a wealthy and famous music executive who suddenly gets a call from a stranger who claims to have such proof that can ruin his career and eventually turns into a deadly game of mysteries.
- Genre: Thriller, Crime
- Starring: Brian Neil Hoff, Martin Klebba, Josette Pacino, Dan Gruenberg
- Director: Brian Neil Hoff
- Running Time: 1hr 20m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
- IMDb Ratings: 4.1/10
26) Scarry Larry (2014)
The 2014 movie Scarry Larry will make you crazier with the concept than the film itself. Imagine a haunting figure chasing you from childhood to maturity and suddenly capturing you and your friends. Well, yes, exactly, this plot is the secret behind the horror concept of the movie.
The movie revolves around the protagonist, Tatum, whom a clown figure has haunted since childhood. After growing up, it becomes worse, and she has to fight hard along with her friends to stay alive.
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Starring: Ashley Mary Nunes, Tosha Brown, Glenda Suggs, Kelsey Carlstedt
- Director: Tanisha N. Brown and Todd Nunes
- Running Time: 1h 38m
- Where to Watch: YouTube
- IMDb Ratings: 7.2/10
27) All Hallows’ Eve (2013)
This horror film is directed by Damien Leone, who is the writer of the plot as well. The movie is the first part of its sequel, “Terrifier”. The spine-chilling movie concludes crime and horror for our viewers.
The movie surrounds a babysitter who a family hires to babysit their kid, but while doing so, she accidentally gets a tape of recordings of various murders. A psychotic clown around the city anticipated the murders.
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Starring: Katie Maguire, Catherine A. Callahan, Marie Maser, Kayla Lian
- Director: Damien Leone
- Running Time: 1h 23m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
- IMDb Ratings: 5.1/10
28) His Name Is Clown Face (2013)
The horror short movie was released in 2013. The time duration may seem like it’s a brief episode of any series, but those minutes are enough to make its viewers go crazy with thrill and horror.
The movie is an imaginative creation of the director himself. The picture concerns a creative character the director created himself by fantasizing. But, now, the imaginative clown is terrorizing the direction in his imaginative world.
- Genre: Crime, Thriller
- Starring: Samantha Hoy, Sam Qualiana, MichO’HearHear, Jason Ball
- Director: Chris Rados
- Running Time: 19m
- Where to Watch: Binged Movies
- IMDb Ratings: 8.7/10
29) Killjoy Goes To Hell (2012)
The movie was written and directed by John Lechago. The movie has many sequels and has very unique crime-based horror. The protagonist of the film is the villain named Killjoy, who is a demonic clown and is behind innocent lives.
The movie is the fourth part of the demonic and devil clown series. The film concerns Killjoy as a reasonable being as he lets go of various victims. To prove his evil intentions, Killjoy kidnaps Sandie and terrorizes her.
- Genre: Thriller, Horror
- Starring: Trent Haaga, Victoria De Mare, Al Burke, Jessica Whitaker, Tai Chan Ngo
- Director: John Lechago
- Running Time: 1h 33m
- Where to Watch: Tubi TV
- IMDb Ratings: 4.8/10
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30) Splash Area (2012)
Splash Area was released in 2012, written and directed by George Clarke. The movie is best for Halloween nights and enthusiasts because that’s the central theme here.
The movie revolves around a Halloween night festival. The town mentioned in the picture celebrates Halloween as people are all dressed up and role-playing. But, some freaks set their feet out on a killing spree, turning the night a bloody one.
Genre: Horror, Crime, Thriller
- Starring: Anthony Boyle, Leanne Marks, Ruby Campbell, Brian Norton
- Director: George Clarke
- Running Time: 1h 30m
- Where to Watch: Roku
- IMDb Ratings: 4.5/10
31) Stitches (2012)
MacMohan writes the movie along with DaO’Brienrien. If you are afraid of zombie theme-based movies, you might like to ignore this film. A dead coming to life to get his revenge is all you will find in this horror picture.
The movie deals with a clown returning from the dead to life just to take revenge. He starts to haunt and kill all terrorized people who are blamed for taking his life during an accidental happening at a party.
- Genre: Thriller, Crime
- Starring: Gemma-Leah Devereux, Tommy Knight, Ross Noble, Shane Murray-Corcoran
- Director: Conor MacMohan
- Running Time: 1h 26m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
- IMDb Ratings: 5.7/10
32) No Clowning Around (2012)
The movie was released in 2012 with a mixture of several genres. It first t a little funny, then it mbut over to drama and slowly towards horror at the end.
The story revolves around a clown named Ed, who was once a favorite clown at some point in his life. Everything seems fine until the movie further grows darker, showing his struggle with depression and much more.
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: Rob Dimension, Steve Corino, Sal Valente, Kim Dimension
- Director: Matthew Burd and Rob Dimension
- Running Time: 30m
- Where to Watch: Binged Movies
- IMDb Ratings: 8.7/10
33) Killjoy 3 (2010)
The horror movie Killjoy 3 is the third sequel to Killjoy. This sequel to the movie was released in 2010. Carl Washington and John Lechago wrote the film, and just like expected, he made the plot terrifying and thrilling like others.
The movie revolves around the evil killer clown named Killjoy. The clown was notorious in the past and once again comes up on the surface to spread another wave of terror. He uses magic to lure his victims through a magic mirror.
- Genre: Horror, Fantasy
- Starring: Trent Haaga, Victoria De Mare, Al Burke, Jessica Whitaker, Tai Chan Ngo
- Director: John Lechago
- Running Time: 1h 16m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
- IMDb Ratings: 4.7/10
34) Torment (2008)
Torment was released in 2008 under the direction of Steve Sessions. Steve was behind the scripting as well. The picture is a roller coaster of terror and mysteries throughout. It is a must-watch category because it plays with your mind like the movie’s protagonist.
The movie deals with Laura, who is on an island with his husband, who is released from a psychiatric hospital. On the island, Laura is stalked by a psychotic clown with his captive tricks. But is the clown real, or is it just an illusion of Laura?
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: Suzi Lorraine, Ted Alderman, Jade Michael LaFont, Tom Stedham
- Director: Steve Sessions
- Running Time: 1h 28m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
- IMDb Ratings: 2.8/10
35) Amusement (2008)
The crime-horror-based movie was released in 2008. The movie is appropriate for crime, horror, and thrill lovers. The film’s plot is based on revenge taken by a clown-dressed killer.
The story revolves around three girls and a clown-dressed killer who is on a killing spree to get revenge on these three girls. The girls once harassed the killer, and his grudge made him take revenge on them in later years.
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Starring: Katheryn Winnick, Jessica Lucas, KO’Donnellnell, Laura Breckenridge
- Director: John Simpson
- Running Time: 1h 24m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
- IMDb Ratings: 4.2/10
36) Fear Of Clowns 2 (2007)
The horror film was released in 2007 as part 2 of the original plot. The picture is directed by Kevin Kangas, who is also behind the storyline’s writing process. The movie includes a dark genre and theme, perfect for horror movie night plans.
The movie deals with a clown named Shivers and his two new psychopathic clown helpers. The trio is behind Lynn Blodgett and wants to kill them, but Detective Peters is also back, and this time, he wants these clowns to be buried underground.
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: Jacky Reres, Mark Lassise, Frank A. Lama, Johnny Alonso
- Director: Kevin Kangas
- Running Time: 1h 47m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
- IMDb Ratings: 3.6/10
37) Hellscape (2007)
The movie “Hellscape” was released in 2007. The picture is spooky and thrilling at the same time. The trapped little boy in the image and the clown chasing him endlessly give a nerve-wracking experience to the viewers.
The story deals with a boy named Joel, who is 16 years old and finds himself trapped in an unknown world. The boy soon discovers that the evil clown Bee Boe controls the world, which will further make the boy suffer.
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: Rennie Cowan, Adam Arnold, Kyle Clinton Cowan, Augie R. Cowan Sr.
- Director: Rennie Cowan
- Running Time: 1h 33m
- Where to Watch: Binged Movies
- IMDb Ratings: 7.7/10
38) Secrets of the Clown (2007)
The movie is directed and written by Ryan Badalamenti. The film’s cast performed as if they were living the characters, showing the best effects to the viewers. The story revolves around a man named Bobbie, who is haunted by an unknown presence after his friend’s death. He started finding clues about his friend’s death and found the secret of the clown.
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: Micheal Kott, Kelli Clevenger, Susie Grant, Tami Badalamenti, John Blick
- Director: Ryan Badalamenti
- Running Time: 1h 41m
- Where to Watch: Plex TV
- IMDb Ratings: 2.8/10
39) Clown (2007)
The movie Clown was released in 2007 with horror, crime, and thrill as the base genre layer. The movie’s start is full of jump scares and terror until the end.
The movie includes a group of college students who are 5 in number and plan to go out on weekends. The group chose an isolated cabin in the Lost Mountains. They eventually get trapped in the hands of a killer who is dressed as a clown.
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: Breeun Johnson, Alison Monda, Brant Leslie, Ryan Parrish
- Director: Robert Newman
- Running Time: 1h 5m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
- IMDb Ratings: 6.2/10
40) Drive-Thru (2007)
The horror movie was released in 2007 and can make its viewers crazy. The chase between the characters and the demon gives another definition of horror to the viewers.
The movie deals with a clown named Horny, who is a demon and starts haunting Orange County town. Teenagers were his main targets in this slaughter. Soon, he starts hunting down the kids while spreading great terror in the city.
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: Leighton Meester, Melora Hardin, NichoD’Agostoosto, Lola Glaudini
- Director: Brendan Cowles and Shane Kuhn
- Running Time: 1h 31m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
- IMDb Ratings: 4.4/10
41) Fear Of Clowns (2004)
The movie is the 1 part of its sequel, released in 2007. This movie has this dark theme of horror chasing its viewers through the screen. The psychological pain of the character and fear are intimidating to watch.
Fear of Clowns (2004) (Credits: IMDb)The movie surrounds an artist with a phobia of clowns named Coulrophobia. Unknown to the fact a psycho clown killer stalks the artist, the artist painted ones.
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: Rick Ganz, Mark Lassise, Jacqueline Reres, Carl Randolph
- Director: Kevin Kangas
- Running Time: 1h 46m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video or Apple TV
- IMDb Ratings: 3.2/10
42) SICK Serial Insane Clown Killer (2003)
The movie is a classic horror movie launched in 2003. The movie’s director is Bob Willems, wo is behind scripting along with Ken Herbert and Carl Bonin. The demonic clown of the film is one of a hell ride for the viewers.
The movie deals with friends who enjoy being in the woods until they start to go on a run spree as a psycho clown chases them. The clown is a psycho killer who is behind the group in the woods.
- Genre: Horror, Crime, Thriller
- Starring: Ken Herbert and Carl Bonin. The cast includes Erica Hanlon, Ken Herbert, Christopher Allison
- Director: Bob Willems
- Running Time: 1h 37m
- Where to Watch: Binged Movies
- IMDb Ratings: 2.3/10
43) Killjoy 2 Deliverance from Evil (2002)
It is the second part of the Killjoy horror clown series movie. Tammi Sutton directed the part. The cast, crew, and direction team created a good storyline for the future sequels. Killjoy, the clown, is the protagonist beyond being a villain, which is quiet amusing to watch in the film.
The movie deals with a gang of troublesome people searching for a place to hide. More or less, they are now against the clown named Killjoy, who is a killer and owns power from an evil spirit.
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Starring: Austine Prester Priester, Bobby Marsden, Debbie Rochon, Wayland Geremy Boyd
- Director: Tammi Sutton
- Running Time: 1h 17m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
- IMDb Ratings: 3.1/10
44) Killjoy (2000)
The movie was directed by Craig Ross and was written by Carl Washington—the first-ever part of the serial killing by Killyjoy, the clown. The story had a classic horror touch, giving its viewers chilling vibes.
Killjoy-2000 (Credits: IMDb)The story is about a man who is a killer, and to complete his revenge on people, he takes help from a spirit. The evil spirit was of a clown named Killjoy who channeled power to kill people.
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Starring: Ángel Vargas, D Austin, Jamal Grimes, Vera Yell, Lee Marks, Rani Goulant, Corey Hampton
- Director: Carl Washington
- Running Time: 1h 12m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video
- IMDb Ratings: 2.6/10
45) The Clown at Midnight (1998)
The movie was released in 1998. The movie includes horror as well as the crime-thriller genre for its viewers. The haunted houses of the horror movies can be seen here as well.
The picture surrounds seven teenagers who are out for a visit to an old Opera house. On the way, they notice something wrong and eventually find out that the house is haunted and an evil killer clown is behind them to murder them.
- Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
- Starring: Christopher Plummer, James Duval, Margot Kidder, Sarah Lassez
- Director: Jean Pellerin
- Running Time: 1h 31m
- Where to Watch: Roku
- IMDb Ratings: 4.3/10
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46) IT (1990)
The movie is set in 1960, was released by Tommy Lee Wallace, and was written by Stephen King himself. It was the first movie to introduce Pennywise, the killer clown.
The movie is based on Stephen King’s novel. The film revolves around seven teenagers fighting against an evil cursed clown who kills children. After thirty years, the grown-ups join again with evil demons for always.
- Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
- Starring: Brandon Crane, Adam Faraizl, Seth Green, Ben Heller, Emily Perkins, Marlon Taylor
- Director: Tommy Lee Wallace
- Running Time: 3h 12m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
- IMDb Ratings: 6.8/10
47) Clownhouse (1989)
The movie named Clownhouse was released in 1989. The film has this background of a typical haunted house, typical intruders, and the clown haunting the house.
The movie deals with Halloween when three brothers visit a big house but encounter three clowns there. Later, it was revealed that the clowns were serial killers who stole the identity of some circus workers and were on a killing spree.
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: Nathan Forrest Winters, Michael Jerome, WestBrian McHugh, Sam Rockwell
- Director: Victor Salva
- Running Time: 1h 21m
- Where to Watch: YouTube
- IMDb Ratings: 5.5/10
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48) Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
The movie was directed by Stephen Chiodo and released in 1988. The film includes a bunch of aliens, but to the shock of viewers, these aliens look like ugly clowns who landed on earth to kill innocent people.
The movie is set around aliens and outer space powers interrupting life on Earth. In the picture, a group of aliens who appear as clowns end up on Earth’s surface and start terrorizing the people of a small town.
- Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
- Starring: Grant Cramer, John Allen Nelson, John Vernon, Suzanne Snyder
- Director: Stephen Chiodo
- Running Time: 1h 28m
- Where to Watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
- IMDb Ratings: 6.2/10
49) Funland (1987)
The movie was written by the trio of Micheal A. Simpson, Terry Turner, and Bonnie Turner. The film has the typical classic cult and circus setting, where a clown tries to get his revenge on his evil co-workers.
The movie deals with a clown who is considered disgruntled. The clown has his eyes set on taking revenge on his co-workers and staff members who fired him from his job.
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: William Windom, David L. Lander, Jill Carroll, Bruce Mahler, Clark Brandon
- Director: Micheal A. Simpson
- Running Time: 1h 27m
- Where to Watch: Tubi, YouTube
- IMDb Ratings: 4,3/ 10
50) The Clown Murders (1976)
The movie was released in 1976 and is based on the crime thrill and classic horror genre. The picture has the setting of a murder and revenge, interesting enough to appeal to the audience.
The picture deals with a four-man who, on the day of Halloween, planned to kidnap an old friend. After the kidnap, they move to ruin a property. But little did they know they were being stalked by a masked clown man who was out to take revenge.
- Genre: Horror, Mystery, Drama
- Starring: Stephen Young, Lawrence Dane, Susan Keller, John Candy
- Director: Martyn Burke
- Running Time: 1h 36m
- Where to Watch: Roku
- IMDb Ratings: 3.7/10
