Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a 1988 sci-fi horror film directed by Stephen Chiodo, starring Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder and John Vernon. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $1,412 worldwide. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Stephen Chiodo
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Creswin Distribution
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Killer Klowns from Outer Space About?
The premise of Killer Klowns from Outer Space without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a group of bizarre, circus-themed aliens arrives on Earth, a young couple discovers their sinister plan: to capture humans and turn them into cotton candy. Dismissed by local authorities, they must race against time to stop the murderous "Killer Klowns" from harvesting the town’s population. A desperate struggle ensues as the Klowns’ deadly antics escalate, and the couple fights to survive this gruesome and bizarre extraterrestrial invasion.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- clown
- killer clown
- ice cream truck
- popcorn
- cotton candy
- amusement park
- evil clown
- dark comedy
- alien abduction
- murder
- small town
- alien invasion
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- shadow puppet
- police officer
- jail
- spacecraft
- alien
- ray gun
- rescue
- brother brother relationship
- shotgun
- home invasion
- mass murder
- murder of a police officer
- woman in jeopardy
- disbelief
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- circus tent
- shower
- pie in the face
- bloodhound
- biker gang
- balloon
- cocoon
- shot in the nose
- monster
- decapitation
- balloon animal
- puppet show
- death of friend
- surprise ending
- 1980s
- b movie
- title spoken by character
- breasts growing
- ambiguous ending
- security guard
- old flame
- farmer
- bus stop
Killer Klowns from Outer Space Cast
Grant Cramer leads the cast, with Suzanne Snyder and John Vernon. Directed by Stephen Chiodo; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stephen Chiodo
Also Starring in Killer Klowns from Outer Space
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Killer Klowns from Outer Space Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Killer Klowns from Outer Space 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 81% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 61%
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 7.7
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Killer Klowns from Outer Space Plot Summary
What happens in Killer Klowns from Outer Space from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Students Mike Tobacco (Grant Cramer) and Debbie Stone (Suzanne Snyder) are enjoying a night out at “Make-Out” Point, where their romantic evening takes an unexpected turn. As they dive deep into their own anatomical explorations, they are captivated by the sight of what seems to be a falling star hurtling towards Earth. Intrigued, they venture to investigate, driving out to a secluded spot a few miles away, only to stumble upon a bizarre, glowing circus tent!
Full summary
The whole story of Killer Klowns from Outer Space, scene by scene
Killer Klowns from Outer Space Box Office
Killer Klowns from Outer Space grossed $1,412 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.4K
- International
- $352
Killer Klowns from Outer Space Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer, 2 clips and 1 featurette.
- Clip KILLER CLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE (1988) | Puppet Show | MGM Studios
- Clip KILLER CLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE | What Are You Going to Do With Those Pies, Boys? | MGM Studios
- Featurette Mick Garris on Killer Klowns From Outer Space
How Well Do You Know Killer Klowns from Outer Space?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What celestial event interrupts Mike and Debbie's date?
Cars in Killer Klowns from Outer Space
20 cars on screen, including the 1981 Dodge Diplomat and the 1968 GMC Value Van.
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1981 Dodge Diplomat Main role -
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1983 GMC S-15 Jimmy Important role -
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Killer Klowns from Outer Space Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Les clowns tueurs venus d'ailleurs” and “Klauni zabijáci z vnějšího vesmíru”.
- Also known as
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- Les clowns tueurs venus d'ailleurs
- Klauni zabijáci z vnějšího vesmíru
- Los payasos asesinos
- Payasos asesinos del espacio exterior
- Payasos asesinos
- Los payasos asesinos del espacio exterior
- Клоуны-киллеры из космоса
- S.O.S. - Palhaços Assassinos
- Space Invaders
- Клоуны-убийцы из космоса
- רוצחים בלי זהות
- Klauni zabijáci
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- Клоуни-вбивці з космосу
- Palhaços Assassinos do Espaço Sideral
- Mordercze klowny z kosmosu
- Gyilkos bohócok az űrből
- Uzaydan Gelen Katil Palyaçolar
- 외계인 삐에로
- Δολοφόνοι Κλόουνς
- 外太空杀人小丑
- キラークラウン
- Clovnii ucigasi
- Tapjaklounid kosmosest
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Killer Klowns from Outer Space FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Killer Klowns from Outer Space, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Killer Klowns from Outer Space?
Killer Klowns from Outer Space runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Killer Klowns from Outer Space released?
Killer Klowns from Outer Space was released on May 27, 1988.
Who directed Killer Klowns from Outer Space?
Killer Klowns from Outer Space was directed by Stephen Chiodo.
More films by Stephen Chiodo Who is in the cast of Killer Klowns from Outer Space?
Killer Klowns from Outer Space stars Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder and John Vernon, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Killer Klowns from Outer Space make at the box office?
Killer Klowns from Outer Space grossed $1,412 worldwide.
How is Killer Klowns from Outer Space rated?
Killer Klowns from Outer Space has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic.
Does Killer Klowns from Outer Space have a post-credit scene?
No. Killer Klowns from Outer Space has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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