I’ll admit it—I almost skipped this one. The killer clown subgenre has been done to death, and most of the time it leans more ridiculous than frightening. But with nothing to lose (and honestly, because Kevin Durand was in it), I decided to give Clown in a Cornfield a shot. I’m glad I did.
Movie Description:
Looking for a fresh start, Quinn and her father move to the quiet town of Kettle Springs. They soon learn the fractured community has fallen on hard times after losing a treasured factory to a fire. As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister, grinning clown emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time.
My Review:
This turned out to be a fun, surprisingly well-crafted slasher. The small-town tension builds nicely, the characters are more developed than you’d expect for this type of movie, and the kills hit that perfect mix of gruesome and entertaining.
Kevin Durand brings a great presence to the film, and the overall tone strikes a satisfying balance between creepy and campy. Clown in a Cornfield may not reinvent the genre, but it’s a strong reminder that even familiar horror tropes can shine when done right.
Definitely worth the watch—and a great addition to the 31 Days of Horror lineup.
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