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Clown in a Cornfield Readies Theatrical Debut With R-Rated Slasher Thrills

Eli Craig's adaptation of Adam Cesare's award-winning novel hits theaters May 9, blending generational conflict, dark humor, and bloody practical effects.

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Katie Douglas stars in the horror film “Clown in a Cornfield.”
Frendo the Clown in “Clown in a Cornfield.”
Quinn (Katie Douglas, right) and her physician father (Aaron Abrams) have moved to a small Midwestern town, where he will be assuming duties as the town’s only doctor in “Clown in a Cornfield.”

Overview

  • Clown in a Cornfield, based on Adam Cesare's Bram Stoker Award-winning novel, premieres in theaters May 9, 2025, following exclusive drive-in previews earlier this month.
  • Directed by Eli Craig, the film combines slasher violence with dark humor, exploring generational tensions in the fictional town of Kettle Springs, Missouri.
  • Kevin Durand, who plays Mayor Arthur Hill, describes Frendo the Clown as the scariest killer clown yet, elevating him above iconic figures like Pennywise and Art the Clown.
  • Shot in and around Winnipeg, the film features a mix of emerging and established Canadian talent, including Katie Douglas, Aaron Abrams, and Kevin Durand.
  • Early reviews highlight inventive kills and practical effects but note tonal inconsistencies, reflecting both the strengths and challenges of blending horror and humor.