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Clown in a Cornfield’ Announces Exclusive Drive-In Screenings Ahead of Theatrical Release

The upcoming slasher film, directed by Eli Craig and based on Adam Cesare's novel, will screen at U.S. drive-ins May 2–3 before its nationwide release on May 9, 2025.

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Clown in a Cornfield - Frendo holding a chainsaw

Overview

  • The film's exclusive drive-in screenings will take place across U.S. locations, including West Wind, Four Brothers, and Galaxy chains, with attendees receiving a limited-edition poster.
  • Directed by Eli Craig, 'Clown in a Cornfield' adapts Adam Cesare's 2020 YA horror novel, which has also inspired two sequels.
  • The plot centers on teen Quinn Maybrook, played by Katie Douglas, who moves to Kettle Springs, Missouri, a town fractured by economic hardships and community tensions.
  • The story blends slasher tropes with social satire, addressing generational divides, rural decline, and political unrest through its chilling narrative.
  • Following its SXSW premiere in March 2025, the film will debut in theaters on May 9 and later stream on Shudder.