Killer Klowns from Outer Space

For the album, see Killer Klowns from Outer Space (album). For the game, see Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game.

Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Theatrical release poster
Directed byStephen Chiodo[1]
Written by
  • Charles Chiodo
  • Stephen Chiodo
Produced byCharles Chiodo
Edward Chiodo
Stephen Chiodo
Starring
CinematographyAlfred Taylor[1]
Edited byChristopher Roth[1]
Music byJohn Massari
Production
company
Chiodo Bros.[1]
Distributed byTrans World Entertainment[1]
Release date
  • May 27, 1988 (1988-05-27)[2]
Running time
88 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States[1]
LanguageEnglish
Budget$1.8 million[3]
Box office$745[4][5]

Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a 1988 American science fiction comedy horror film[1] written, directed and produced by the Chiodo Brothers and starring Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson and John Vernon. It is the only film written and directed by the Chiodo Brothers, who also created the practical effects and makeup. It concerns evil extraterrestrials who resemble clowns arriving on Earth and invading a small town in order to capture, kill and harvest the human inhabitants to use as sustenance.

Killer Klowns from Outer Space was filmed in Watsonville, California and at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The film utilizes practical effects, including rubber suits. The score was composed by John Massari. The film received generally positive reviews and has been considered a cult classic.

Sequels have been in development hell since the original film's release. Stephen Chiodo stated in 2016 that he hopes to produce three additional films, or possibly a television series.[6][7] In 2018, NBCUniversal's Syfy announced that it was in talks to license the rights to make one or more sequels.[8]

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  2. ^ "Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)". The Numbers. Archived from the original on October 26, 2018. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
  3. ^ Buckley, Heather (July 3, 2014). "Exclusive: The Chiodo Brothers Talk Killer Klowns, Movie Making, and More!". Dread Central. Archived from the original on January 9, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  4. ^ "Killer Klowns from Outer Space". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  5. ^ "Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  6. ^ Jonathan Barkan (March 21, 2016). "'Killer Klowns from Outer Space' to Return as a TV Series?". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on October 8, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  7. ^ John Squires (October 18, 2016). "Stephen Chiodo Explains 'Killer Klowns from Outer Space' Trilogy Plans". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on June 13, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  8. ^ "Syfy to Make 'Killer Klowns from Outer Space' and 'Critters' Films [Exclusive] - Bloody Disgusting". October 22, 2018. Archived from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved October 23, 2018.