Overview

• The film, directed by Eli Craig, adapts Adam Cesare’s 2020 novel and blends dark comedy with slasher horror elements.
• Set in a struggling Midwestern town, the story follows a murderous clown mascot targeting local teens amidst generational and economic tensions.
• Starring Katie Douglas and Aaron Abrams, the movie explores themes of small-town decline and generational divides.
• Early reviews highlight its clever subversions of horror tropes, earning an 84% “Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 73 critics.
• Releasing May 9, the film taps into the current popularity of clown-centric horror, following the success of the ‘Terrifier’ franchise.