Apocalypse Clown
Seen it?2023 | 102 min | Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and sci-fi fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
When a mysterious technological blackout plunges Ireland into anarchy and chaos, a group of failed, washed-up clowns are forced to traverse the country for one last shot at their dreams.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$13K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Kane
- David EarlBobo
- Natalie PalamidesFunzo
- Amy De BhrúnJenny Malone
- Fionn FoleyPepe
- Tadhg MurphyTim from Bromanz
- Ivan KayeThe Great Alphonso
- James WalmsleyStatue of Liberty
- Shane O'BrienJames Joyce
- Barry McGovernDuCoque
- Tony CantwellTopknot