Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Seen it?1988 | 86 min | Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 24 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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. If you loved Mickey 17, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Aliens disguised as clowns crash land on Earth in a rural town to capture unsuspecting victims in cotton candy cocoons for later consumption.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$44 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 203K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Chiodo
- Grant CramerMike Tobacco
- Suzanne SnyderDebbie Stone
- John Allen NelsonDave Hanson
- John VernonCurtis Mooney
- Royal DanoFarmer Gene Green
- Christopher TitusBob McReed
- Michael S. SiegelRich Terenzi
- Peter LicassiPaul Terenzi
- Irene MichaelsStacy
- Karla Sue KrullTracy