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| Killer Klowns from Outer Space | |
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| Directed by | Stephen Chiodo[1] |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | Charles Chiodo Edward Chiodo Stephen Chiodo |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Alfred Taylor[1] |
| Edited by | Christopher Roth[1] |
| Music by | John Massari |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Trans World Entertainment[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 88 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States[1] |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1.8 million[4] |
| Box office | $745[5][6] |
Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a 1988 American science fiction comedy horror film[1] produced by the Chiodo Brothers, who also created the practical effects and makeup, with Stephen directing from a script he co-wrote with Charles; it is the only film written or directed by any of the Chiodos. The film features an ensemble cast starring Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson and John Vernon. It concerns evil extraterrestrials that resemble clowns arriving on Earth and invading a small town in order to capture, kill and harvest the human inhabitants for sustenance.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space was filmed in Watsonville, California and at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The film utilizes practical effects, including creature suits. The score was composed by John Massari. The film received generally positive reviews and has been considered a cult classic.
Sequels have been in development hell since the original film's release. Stephen Chiodo stated in 2016 that he hopes to produce three additional films, or possibly a television series.[7][8] In 2018, NBCUniversal's Syfy announced that it was in talks to license the rights to make one or more sequels.[9]
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- ^ Buckley, Heather (July 3, 2014). "Exclusive: The Chiodo Brothers Talk Killer Klowns, Movie Making, and More!". Dread Central. Archived from the original on January 9, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
- ^ "Killer Klowns from Outer Space". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ "Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Jonathan Barkan (March 21, 2016). "'Killer Klowns from Outer Space' to Return as a TV Series?". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on October 8, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
- ^ John Squires (October 18, 2016). "Stephen Chiodo Explains 'Killer Klowns from Outer Space' Trilogy Plans". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on June 13, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
- ^ "Syfy to Make 'Killer Klowns from Outer Space' and 'Critters' Films [Exclusive] - Bloody Disgusting". October 22, 2018. Archived from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved October 23, 2018.