Overview

• The film, based on Adam Cesare’s novel, follows a small Midwestern town grappling with economic collapse after its corn syrup factory burns down.
• Local teens are targeted by Friendo the Clown, the town’s former mascot, in a bloody and satirical twist on slasher conventions.
• Critics praise the movie’s mix of humor, gore, and social commentary, though some reviews note its reliance on familiar genre formulas.
• Director Eli Craig situates the film within a broader cultural fascination with clown-centric horror, following the success of ‘Terrifier III.’
• The movie stars Katie Douglas and Aaron Abrams and is set to stream on Shudder after its theatrical run.