Killer clown movies have become an integral part of the horror movie genre, providing thrilling and chilling experiences for viewers. One classic example is the iconic clown doll from the film Poltergeist (1982), which left a lasting impression on many. As a child, I owned a similar doll, but it mysteriously disappeared, leaving me somewhat unsettled. Sometimes, when searching for something to watch, we come across movies that may seem questionable at first. We think to ourselves, “Oh, that sounds bad, but maybe it’ll surprise me.” However, one such film, “Clowntergeist”, offered promises of red balloons and an ice cream parlor. How bad could it possibly be?

Unfortunately, upon watching it, I realized that my expectations were completely misguided. Clowntergeist shattered the very foundations of what I thought I could rely on in a movie. It left a disturbing imprint on my mind, prompting me to seek solace in another killer clown movie, hoping to erase the unsettling memory it left behind.

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In the idyllic town, an unexpected turn of events sends shivers down her spine. As an ordinary employee at an ice cream store, Emma finds herself haunted by recurring dreams featuring clowns. Little does she know that these dreams hold a deeper significance.

One fateful morning, Emma wakes up to the chilling news of a horrifying crime committed by an individual clad in a clown costume. Suddenly, her seemingly harmless dreams take on a foreboding essence. They leave her questioning whether they were mere visions or harbingers of something far more sinister. She uncovers a chilling secret behind the eerie connection between her dreams and the unexpected darkness that has befallen her town.

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Upon watching Clowntergeist, I was intrigued by its unique premise, which drew inspiration from the director’s personal fear of clown statues. I braced myself for a spine-chilling experience, hoping the film would deliver a truly terrifying encounter with these menacing figures. However, to my dismay, Clowntergeist deviates from this fascinating concept and fails to fully capitalize on the potential of its eerie inanimate clown objects.

While the film does boast visually striking scenes that artfully transform ordinary settings into unsettling backdrops of horror, it falls short of generating the anticipated suspense and fear. Despite its promising start, Clowntergeist lacks the intensity needed to elicit a hair-raising response. Consequently, upon its conclusion, I found myself unfazed, calmly strolling from my cinema room to bed in complete darkness. Regrettably, the film failed to build the necessary momentum to leave a lasting impact.

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In an excruciating 80-minute runtime that seemed to stretch on and on, I shamefully resorted to fast-forwarding. It was a desperate attempt to salvage something from this train wreck. To my surprise, skipping ahead didn’t leave me feeling like I missed anything remotely important. It only further reinforced my decision. Instead of wasting my time on this disaster, I could have been enjoying “Season 2 of Wolf Creek” which was released around the same time in 2017. It’s disappointing when even a horror movie about killer clowns fails to meet expectations.

The movie completely lost sight of its scope, and the actions of the characters became a distracting mess. The acting, at best, can be generously described as subpar. However, if I had to single out a commendable effort, it would be Monica Baker’s portrayal of Heather. There were moments when her presence on screen didn’t induce cringes, so she stands out as the lone bright spot in this debacle.

Inconsistencies in the story only added to its downfall, and the script was nothing short of abysmal. At times, I found myself questioning whether the cast members were improvising their lines without any regard for the overarching plot or the cohesion of the screenplay.

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The twist to the story is too poorly executed to even nudge it close to having redeeming qualities. The film’s pacing is broken and bumpy nearly every step of the way. However, always aware to ensure my opinion alone doesn’t sway you from watching, here is a more positive review of Clowntergeist from A Word of Dreams via this link.

If clown horror films are your favorite, watch any of the cult hits Terrifier | Terrifier 2 and Terrifier 3. If you still need more try Clown 2014 a low-budget underrated horror movie gem.

I give Clowntergeist

1 fist-fighting ghost out of 5

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Director: Aaron Mirtes directed and wrote the screenplay with Brad Belemjian a co-writer. Mirtes has an upcoming movie Curse of The Nun due out this year which sounds somewhat similar to this only with a nun. Both worked together on most filmography listed for these guys and most of their previous work is in short films.
Release: the USA in 2017 and Germany in 2018. Both to VOD.
Starring: Monica Baker, Brittany Belland, and Eric Corbin.
Budget: Classified as Micro-Indie, the film’s director said they had ‘absolutely no money.’ It got shot in 7 days and it shows.