Killer Klowns From Outer Space is a 1988 sci-fi horror-comedy film made by the Chiodo Bros. and starring Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson and John Vernon, about the invasion of a small town by murderous alien creatures who strangely resemble circus clowns.
A 3D-rendered sequel is possibly between development and production and is confirmed for release after 2013/3. It is called Return of the Killer Klowns from Outer Space in 3D making it a sequel while also being somewhat of a remake. Grant Cramer will return as Mike Tobacco in the film.
The film has gained moderately positive reviews from critics and has earned a 75% rating on the film review website Rotten Tomatoes. The special effects, visual design, and suspense of the film were praised while several critics have stated that the plot was simple, reminiscient of several monster movies between 1950s to present (often called B-movies) that on average receive mixed reviews.
The film is barely famous, yet it received a small fan base. Its' merchandising based on Halloween costumes, toys by company SOTA, and T-shirts began coming out around 2000, much later than its' theatrical release.
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