I didn’t happen to read the book; I must admit, I’m not the sharpest person. The title appealed to me, and so did the film itself. That seems like a reasonable way to judge something, doesn't it? The scenes involving the telephone were amusing. There is some gore present. Clowns appear in the movie—consider that a warning.

The premise isn't groundbreaking, but I believe that’s intentional. It establishes itself early on as a playful imitation of numerous films within its category, and I found it genuinely enjoyable. We begin with the familiar setup: a father and daughter struggling to cope with a past loss, followed by their relocation to an aging house in need of repair, before the daughter heads off to school dressed for a "Rocky Hor…

Based on the 2020 novel by Adam Cesare, *Clown in a Cornfield* follows 17-year-old Quinn Maybrook (Katie Douglas) and her father (Aaron Abrams) as they relocate to Kettle Springs, Missouri. Following the death of Quinn’s mother the previous summer, a family doctor position opened up in Kettle Springs, prompting the move from their city home to this small rural town. Recently, the local corn syrup factory burned do…

Clown in a Cornfield proved to be an unexpected good time within recent horror releases. The initial setup felt familiar—a traditional small town, a set of disaffected young people, and a killer hiding behind a mask—but the film soon established its own distinct character with insightful commentary and a skillful use of slasher movie conventions. The cast delivered believable performances, Eli Craig’s direction wa…