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Monstrum · S5E14 — Creepy Clowns: The Horror Behind the Laughter
Season 5 episodes
1. Is Yuki-onna the Most Terrifying Snow Monster?Feb 9, 2023
2. How Bloody Mary Turns Fear Into FunMar 9, 2023
3. Unicorns: Magical Icons or Violent Beasts?Apr 11, 20234. Why Do Cyborgs Inspire Special Fear in HumansMay 4, 20235. Hero, Beast, or Both? The Complex Lore of the CentaurMay 18, 20236. The Untold Secrets of Pokémon’s Monster MythologyJun 8, 20237. Beyond the Supernatural Horror of the Nishi Daak GhostJul 6, 20238. The Hidden Origins of Nixie, the Scariest Little MermaidJul 19, 20239. Was Púca the Nightmare Bunny That Inspired Donnie Darko?Aug 17, 202310. Uncovering the Enigma: Sasquatch SightingsSep 7, 202311. The SCP Foundation: DeclassifiedSep 28, 202312. The Evolution of Creepy DollsOct 26, 202313. What Happened During Our Scary Slumber PartyOct 30, 202314. Creepy Clowns: The Horror Behind the LaughterNov 22, 202315. Mari Lwyd: The Skeleton Horse's Deep Past with ChristmasJan 24, 2024Synopsis
When did clowns—the characters who filled our childhoods with juggling and balloons—become so creepy? For centuries, clowns have worn two faces: as irreverent entertainers, and tricksters who could break social norms. So when stories of scary clowns pop up all over popular culture, it's a sign that we're wondering who clowns really are behind the costume. Do they want to make us laugh? Or scream?
