Best Scary Clown Movies - Evil Clowns Movie List
Scary evil clowns do not always equal scary clowns in films, but this list of top scary clowns has a great roundup of the scary clowns you should watch. Some people have a huge fear of clowns, and let’s face it, clowns are as scary as they are funny. Each of these films offers something unique to the scary clown horror genre. Whether you’re looking for a blend of humor and horror, a psychological thriller, or a gut-wrenching scare, there’s something in this list for every horror fan. These films are not just about the fear of clowns; they explore deeper themes such as childhood trauma, humanity, and the nature of fear itself, making them must-watch movies for any horror enthusiast.
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Best Scary Clown Movies to Watch Today
23). Mr. Jingles (2006)
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Score: 1.72/10 | IMDB Rating: 2.1/10 | IMDB Votes: 1,012 | MPAA Rating: R | ReviewOfficial Synopsis: An innocent man is imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit.
He suffered for years in prison and finally escaped to take his revenge on the guilty, and their families.
That terrifying night four families…
Tagline: His joy is your pain...
Cast: Karen Turner, Dave Cunningham, Rudy Hatfield, Kelli Jensen, Chris Peters
22). Gingerclown (2013)
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Score: 2.65/10 | IMDB Rating: 3.0/10 | IMDB Votes: 955 | MPAA Rating: R | ReviewComedy, Killer, Campy, Clowns, Revenge, Teens, Thrill Kill
Official Synopsis: In 1983, a group of high school kids break into an abandoned amusement park only to realize it's overrun with monsters.
Tagline: Would you like to die with a smile on your face?
Cast: Ashley Lloyd, Erin Hayes, Tim Curry, Lance Henriksen, Michael Winslow
21). Vulgar (2000)
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Score: 2.67/10 | IMDB Rating: 5.2/10 | IMDB Votes: 4,263 | Rotten Tomatoes: 2.3/10 | Metascore: 0.5/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $15,927Official Synopsis: A loser with a crummy apartment, an odious mother, and a job that isn't taking him anywhere (kid's clown), gets a new idea.
He decides that he's going to be a clown for bachelor parties.…
Tagline: Everybody loves a clown... some more than others.
Cast: Brian O''Halloran, Bryan Johnson, Jerry Lewkowitz, Ethan Suplee, Matthew Maher
20). Spawn (1997)
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Score: 3.43/10 | IMDB Rating: 5.2/10 | IMDB Votes: 72,065 | Rotten Tomatoes: 1.7/10 | Metascore: 3.4/10 | MPAA Rating: PG-13 | Gross: $54,870,175Demons, Hell, Mutants, Satanic
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Spawn is Streaming on HBO Max, TubiOfficial Synopsis: An assassin named Al Simmons is double-crossed and m**dered by his evil boss Jason Wynn.
Al makes a deal with the devil and returns to earth as Spawn to see his wife.
He is ordered…
Tagline: Born in darkness. Sworn to justice.
Cast: Michael Jai White, John Leguizamo, Martin Sheen, Theresa Randle, Nicol Williamson
19). Clowntergeist (2017)
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Score: 3.49/10 | IMDB Rating: 3.0/10 | IMDB Votes: 806 | Rotten Tomatoes: 1.7/10 | MPAA Rating: RDemons, Possession, Clowns, Phobia
Official Synopsis: Emma, a college student with a crippling fear of clowns, must come face to face with her worst fear when an evil spirit in the body of a clown is summoned terrorizing the town she…
Tagline: The reason you're afraid of clowns
Cast: Brittany Belland, Monica Baker, Aaron Mirtes, Burt Culver, Madeleine Heil
18). Scary or Die (2012)
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Score: 3.65/10 | IMDB Rating: 4.0/10 | IMDB Votes: 3,807 | MPAA Rating: R | ReviewOfficial Synopsis: The creation of filmmaker Michael Emanuel, SCARY OR DIE tells five interwoven horror stories that take place in and around the "City of Angels".
A flesh-eating clown desperately trying to protect the person he craves…
Tagline: What's so ##%&@# funny?
Cast: Bill Oberst Jr., Hali Lula Hudson, Shawn-Caulin Young, Charles Rahi Chun, Alexandria Choi
17). Crepitus (2018)
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Score: 3.69/10 | IMDB Rating: 2.7/10 | IMDB Votes: 173 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $4,846Official Synopsis: Seventeen year old Elizabeth and her younger sister, Sam, are thrust into circumstances more terrifying than living with their abusive, alcoholic mother when they are forced to move into their deceased Grandfather's house.
Frightened beyond…
Cast: Bill Moseley, Eve Mauro, Frederick George Stuhrberg, Chalet Lizette Brannan, Johnny Stevenson
16). Killjoy (2000)
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Score: 3.72/10 | IMDB Rating: 2.7/10 | IMDB Votes: 2,154 | MPAA Rating: RBlack Horror, Slasher, Clowns, Teens
Official Synopsis: Three youngsters encounter an evil clown.
Tagline: He's playing for life... he's not playing for laughs...
Cast: Ángel Vargas, Vera Yell, Lee Marks, Dee Dee Austin, Kareem J. Grimes
15). Cleaver: Rise of the Killer Clown (2015)
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Score: 4.22/10 | IMDB Rating: 3.8/10 | IMDB Votes: 241 | MPAA Rating: R | ReviewOfficial Synopsis: The small town of Still Rivers is terrorized by a man who ki**ed his family dressed as clown on Halloween night.
Cast: Andrew M. Greenwood, Stephanie Price, Vicki Glover, Holly-Anne Dodkins, Georgie Smibert
14). Clownhouse (1989)
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Score: 4.35/10 | IMDB Rating: 5.4/10 | IMDB Votes: 5,075 | Rotten Tomatoes: 3.3/10 | MPAA Rating: RSurvival, Clowns, Maniac, Stalker
Official Synopsis: Just before Halloween, three kid brothers who are alone in a big house are menaced by three escaped mental patients who have m**dered some traveling circus clowns and taken their identities.
Tagline: You never know who they really are.
Cast: Nathan Forrest Winters, Brian McHugh, Sam Rockwell, Michael Jerome West, Byron Weible
13). Drive Thru (2007)
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Score: 4.53/10 | IMDB Rating: 4.5/10 | IMDB Votes: 4,669 | MPAA Rating: RSurvival, Cars
Official Synopsis: In Blanca Carne, California, the seventeen year-old student Mackenzie Carpenter is celebrating her graduation in high-school with her boyfriend Fisher Kent and her classmates.
Mackenzie receives messages about her close friends while they are murdered…
Tagline: At Hella Burger, It Won't Be The Food That Kills You... But You'll Wish It Did.
Cast: Leighton Meester, Nicholas D''Agosto, Melora Hardin, Lola Glaudini, Larry Joe Campbell
12). Dead Silence (2007)
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Score: 4.61/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.1/10 | IMDB Votes: 101,520 | Rotten Tomatoes: 2.1/10 | Metascore: 3.4/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $16,809,076 | ReviewSupernatural, Cursed, Dolls, Urban Legend
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Dead Silence is Streaming on HBO Max, Tubi, PeacockOfficial Synopsis: Every town has its own ghost story, and a local folktale around Ravens Fair is about a ventriloquist named Mary Shaw.
After she went mad in the 1940s, she was accused of kidnapping a young…
Tagline: You scream. You die.
Cast: Ryan Kwanten, Amber Valletta, Donnie Wahlberg, Michael Fairman, Joan Heney
11). Amusement (2008)
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Score: 4.71/10 | IMDB Rating: 4.9/10 | IMDB Votes: 12,333 | MPAA Rating: RKiller, Serial Killer, Stalker, Thrill Kill
Official Synopsis: As retribution a psychopathic stalker known only as The Laugh attacks the now adult girls who picked on his sick childhood tendencies.
Tabitha, Shelby and Lisa become the target of a madman with a serious…
Tagline: It's Funny... Right?
Cast: Keir O''Donnell, Katheryn Winnick, Laura Breckenridge, Jessica Lucas, Tad Hilgenbrink
10). House of 1000 Corpses (2003)
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Score: 4.88/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.0/10 | IMDB Votes: 92,563 | Rotten Tomatoes: 2.1/10 | Metascore: 3.1/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $12,634,962 | ReviewGore, Killer, Dysfunctional Family, Halloween, Maniac, Torture
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House of 1000 Corpses is Streaming on HBO Max, Tubi, Peacock, NetflixOfficial Synopsis: On the eve of Halloween, on October 1977, four friends--Bill, Jerry, Mary, and Denise--embark on an exciting cross-country road trip to write a guidebook about offbeat roadside attractions in America's less-travelled roads.
Before long, the…
Tagline: The most shocking tale of carnage ever seen.
Cast: Chad Bannon, William Bassett, Karen Black, Erin Daniels, Joe Dobbs III
9). Stitches (2012)
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Score: 5.32/10 | IMDB Rating: 5.7/10 | IMDB Votes: 10,419 | Rotten Tomatoes: 4.2/10 | MPAA Rating: R | ReviewComedy, Vengeance, Back from the Dead, Clowns, Cursed, Haunted
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Stitches is Streaming on HBO Max, Tubi, Peacock, NetflixOfficial Synopsis: The clumsy and unfunny clown Richard "Stitches" Grindle goes to the birthday party of little Tom and the boy and his friends play a prank with Stitches, tying his shoelaces.
Stitches slips, falls and dies.…
Tagline: You'll Die Laughing
Cast: Ross Noble, Tommy Knight, Shane Murray-Corcoran, Gemma-Leah Devereux, Thommas Kane-Byrne
8). 31 (2016)
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Score: 5.66/10 | IMDB Rating: 5.1/10 | IMDB Votes: 22,770 | Rotten Tomatoes: 4.6/10 | Metascore: 3.5/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $779,820 | ReviewGore, Survival, Halloween, Halloween - Slasher
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31 is Streaming on HBO Max, Tubi, Peacock, Netflix, ShudderOfficial Synopsis: The day before Halloween, five carnival employees are kidnapped & held hostage in an isolated compound known as "Murderworld".
On Halloween, they are thrown into a sad**tic game called "31" where they must survive 12…
Tagline: A Rob Zombie film
Cast: Sheri Moon Zombie, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Meg Foster, Kevin Jackson
7). Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
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Score: 6.04/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.2/10 | IMDB Votes: 44,863 | Rotten Tomatoes: 7.7/10 | Metascore: 4.3/10 | MPAA Rating: PG-13 | ReviewComedy, Campy, Clowns, Maniac
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Killer Klowns from Outer Space is Streaming on HBO Max, Tubi, Peacock, Netflix, ShudderOfficial Synopsis: When a small town is invaded by aliens from outer space who are capturing and k***ing the townspeople, no one takes them seriously.
Why? The aliens all look like circus clowns, use weapons that look…
Tagline: It's Craaazy!
Cast: Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson, John Vernon, Michael S. Siegel
6). It: Chapter Two (2019)
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Score: 6.17/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.5/10 | IMDB Votes: 300,990 | Rotten Tomatoes: 6.2/10 | Metascore: 5.8/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $211,622,525Psychological, Supernatural, Clowns, Phobia
What is It: Chapter Two Streaming On?
It: Chapter Two is Streaming on HBO Max, Tubi, Peacock, Netflix, ShudderOfficial Synopsis: Defeated by members of the Losers' Club, the evil clown Pennywise returns 27 years later to terrorize the town of Derry, Maine, once again.
Now adults, the childhood friends have long since gone their separate…
Tagline: You'll Float Again
Cast: Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Isaiah Mustafa, Jay Ryan
5). The Devil's Rejects (2005)
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Score: 6.24/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.7/10 | IMDB Votes: 105,507 | Rotten Tomatoes: 5.5/10 | Metascore: 5.3/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $17,044,981 | ReviewGore, Killer, Dysfunctional Family, Madness, Thrill Kill
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The Devil's Rejects is Streaming on HBO Max, Tubi, Peacock, Netflix, ShudderOfficial Synopsis: In Ruggsville, Texas, the police under the command of Sheriff John Quincy Wydell attack the house of the sad**tic serial killers Firefly family (a.k.a.
The Devil's Reject) and they arrest mother Firefly, but Otis B.…
Tagline: Hell doesn't want them. Hell doesn't need them. Hell doesn't love them. This world rejects them.
Cast: Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, Sheri Moon Zombie, William Forsythe, Ken Foree
4). Clown (2014)
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Score: 6.5/10 | IMDB Rating: 5.7/10 | IMDB Votes: 26,235 | Rotten Tomatoes: 4.6/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $55,007 | ReviewPossession, Supernatural, Clowns, Cursed, Featured Phobia, Killer Parents, Phobia
Official Synopsis: A little boy's birthday party gets ruined when his entertainment (clown) cancels.
His father finds a clown suit and becomes the new entertainment but something is weird about it, there is an evil curse and…
Tagline: The kids aren't alright.
Cast: Andy Powers, Laura Allen, Peter Stormare, Christian Distefano, Chuck Shamata
3). Zombieland (2009)
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Score: 7.59/10 | IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 | IMDB Votes: 618,855 | Rotten Tomatoes: 8.9/10 | Metascore: 7.3/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $75,590,286 | ReviewZombies, Apocalypse, Teens, Zombie - Comedy
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Zombieland is Streaming on HBO Max, Tubi, Peacock, Netflix, ShudderOfficial Synopsis: Searching for family.
In the early twenty-first century, zombies have taken over America.
A shy and inexperienced college student in Texas has survived by following his 30 rules: such as "look in the back seat,"…
Tagline: Our land is their land.
Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, Amber Heard
2). It (2017)
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Score: 7.72/10 | IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 | IMDB Votes: 602,800 | Rotten Tomatoes: 8.5/10 | Metascore: 6.9/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $328,874,981 | ReviewPsychological, Supernatural, Clowns, Featured Phobia, Phobia
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What is It Streaming On?
It is Streaming on HBO Max, Tubi, Peacock, Netflix, ShudderOfficial Synopsis: In the Town of Derry, the local kids are disappearing one by one.
In a place known as 'The Barrens', a group of seven kids are united by their horrifying and strange encounters with an…
Tagline: You'll float too.
Cast: Jaeden Martell, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, Chosen Jacobs
1). Poltergeist (1982)
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Score: 8.7/10 | IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 | IMDB Votes: 178,625 | Rotten Tomatoes: 8.8/10 | Metascore: 7.9/10 | MPAA Rating: PG | Gross: $77,177,301 | ReviewMystery, Possession, Cursed, Dangerous Exploration, Dysfunctional Family, Haunted House - Investigation
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What is Poltergeist Streaming On?
Poltergeist is Streaming on HBO Max, Tubi, Peacock, Netflix, ShudderOfficial Synopsis: A young family are visited by ghosts in their home.
At first the ghosts appear friendly, moving objects around the house to the amusement of everyone, then they turn nasty and start to terrorise the…
Tagline: From a dimension beyond the living, a terror to scare you to death.
Cast: Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Beatrice Straight, Dominique Dunne, Oliver Robins
Why You Should Watch These Scary Clown Horror Movies?
1. "It" (2017)
Why Watch: "It" isn’t just a horror movie; it’s a beautifully crafted tale of childhood fears and friendships. The film brilliantly adapts Stephen King’s complex narrative, weaving a story that’s as much about the horrors of growing up as it is about the terror of Pennywise, the Dancing Clown. Bill Skarsgård’s performance as Pennywise is both mesmerizing and terrifying, reinventing the iconic character for a new generation.
2. "Killer Klowns from Outer Space" (1988)
Why Watch: This film perfectly blends horror and comedy with a cult classic status. Its creative approach to the alien invasion trope, where the aliens are bizarre clown-like creatures, makes for a unique and entertaining experience. The film’s practical effects, vibrant set designs, and whimsical yet creepy score are standout features.
3. "Clown" (2014)
Why Watch: "Clown" takes a simple premise – a cursed clown suit – and turns it into a deeply unsettling experience. It’s a grim, darkly imaginative film exploring body horror and humanity’s loss. The transformation of the protagonist from a loving father into a monstrous entity is both tragic and horrifying.
4. "It: Chapter Two" (2019)
Why Watch: The sequel expands on Pennywise’s lore and the Losers Club’s emotional journey. With a talented cast portraying the adult versions of the characters, the film combines nostalgia, deep-seated fears, and the unresolved traumas of childhood. It’s a fitting conclusion to the story started in the (2017) film.
5. "Stitches" (2012)
Why Watch: For those who enjoy a side of humor with their horror, "Stitches" delivers. It’s a wickedly funny film that doesn’t shy away from gore. The resurrection of the clown Stitches for a vengeful rampage is horrifying and hilarious, showcasing a perfect balance of comedy and horror.
6. "Terrifier" (2016)
Why Watch: Art the Clown, the silent, miming antagonist, stands out in modern horror villains. The film is gritty, unrelenting, and brutally violent, making it a top pick for fans of more extreme horror. It’s a throwback to the slasher era with a fresh, modern twist.
7. "Coulrophobia" (2022)
Why Watch: This film offers a psychological horror experience that delves deep into the fear of clowns. It’s an intense, claustrophobic experience as the characters face their fears in a harrowing escape room scenario. The film’s exploration of phobias is both insightful and chilling.
8. "Gags The Clown" (2018)
Why Watch: Inspired by real events, this film taps into the cultural phenomenon of creepy clown sightings. It uniquely blends found footage and traditional narrative, creating an unsettlingly realistic atmosphere. The movie builds suspense and a sense of dread without resorting to traditional horror clichés.
9. "All Hallows’ Eve" (2013)
Why Watch: This anthology is perfect for those who love variety in their horror. Art the Clown ties the stories together, each more disturbing than the last. The film showcases creativity, featuring different styles of horror, from psychological to visceral.
10. "Clownhouse" (1989)
Why Watch: "Clownhouse" is a classic example of psychological horror. The film effectively uses the fear of clowns to create a tense and claustrophobic atmosphere. Its focus on the psychological impact of fear and suspenseful storytelling makes it a standout in the genre.
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Stephen King’s It (1990) - Pennywise
In Stephen King’s It (1990) TV mini-series, a horrifying clown named Pennywise the Clown. Pennywise must have been the only evil clown that terrified me to walk home one night when I was younger. Pennywise was played by Tim Curry, who delivered a fantastic performance. If anything, he makes the entire It "movie" worth watching by himself to see his appearances. Pennywise terrorized the kids in the movie and returned when they grew up. He is the scariest clown ever in a film.
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Killjoy Movies - Killjoy
Killjoy is a demonic clown that is both scary and funny at the same time. He puts his victims in many scary situations and even creates additional scary clowns to help him. Trent Haaga mostly plays Killjoy with Angel Vargas. The franchise consists of Killjoy, Killjoy 2: Deliverance from Evil, Killjoy 3, Killjoy Goes to Hell and Killjoy’s Psycho Circus Horror series. This is it if you are looking for a scary clown comedy horror movie.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
Killer Klowns from Outer Space has some fantastic killer clowns featuring fantastic effects. The weapons are funny, like the cotton candy gun, and it is an all-around fun movie that is a cult favorite.
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Clown (2014)
Produced by and starring Eli Roth - Scary Clown movie
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Zombieland (2009) - Zombie Clown
Dead Silence (2007) - Clown Doll Puppet Scene
Throughout Dead Silence and the 100 Scary Dolls, we get one scene with a terrifying clown doll possessed by Mary Shaw’s evil spirit. This clown doll looks so scary that it could have been the only doll, which would have been okay.
Poltergeist (1982) - Ghost Possessed Clown Doll Scene
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