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On This Day: May 27, 1988 – Killer Klowns from Outer Space Premiered in Theaters

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On This Day: May 27, 1988 – Killer Klowns from Outer Space Premiered in Theaters.

On this day May 27, 1988, Killer Klowns from Outer Space premiered in theaters and instantly carved out a place in cult movie history. Directed by Stephen Chiodo, the film followed an invasion of bizarre alien clowns who use deadly circus-themed weapons to terrorize a small town. With a mix of horror, comedy, and creative practical effects, the movie became a unique standout in the genre.

Starring Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson, Royal Dano, and John Vernon, the film...
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I remember hearing the title and thinking it was a joke. Then we watched it and I couldn’t look away. It was creepy but kind of fun in a twisted way. Definitely not your typical 80s horror flick.
 
Donna Marie said:
I remember hearing the title and thinking it was a joke. Then we watched it and I couldn’t look away. It was creepy but kind of fun in a twisted way. Definitely not your typical 80s horror flick.
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It was an ok film. It definitely wasn’t on my 80s favorites list though.
 
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