Sunday, May 04, 2025
Clown in a Cornfield
Shotguns, chainsaws, & cattle prods… oh my!
It's “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” meets “Founders Day” meets “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” in this latest entry into the teenage slasher horror genre. A single dad/doctor & his 17-year-old daughter Quinn move to the small midwestern town of Kettle Springs for a fresh start. It’s the city girl feeling out of place trying to fit in. On Quinn’s first day at school, she meets & starts hanging out with some new friends. However, her new buds are pranksters causing minor incidents so the locals have it out for them. On Founders Day, their prank ruins the parade featuring the town mascot, Frendo the Clown. They are also being unjustly blamed for burning down the Baypen Maple Syrup Factory. They have been posting fake videos of Frendo being a serial killer terrorizing teens. Well, it seems like these kids have really irritated someone because a Frendo dressed clown begins to stalk & kill these teens one by one. Who is this clown? Who will die & who will survive? If you enjoy this genre, you may have a good time. I️ find it more cheesy predictable stupid. At certain scenes, I️ almost wanted to wince & laugh. The story felt very contrived & I️ never would have suspected the Midwest was so full of assholes & clowns?
Alien gives it 2 “telescopic tactical baton” stars out of 4.
