Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) Explained - Killer Facts

[@letsscream]

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[@StevenMichaelCunningham]

Simpliphiles. Known as crimiphilia once.

[@b_l_a_c_k-l_i_t_e]

What do you mean by everywhere? I thought it was only a game and halloween horror nights, i thought this was never anything more than a cool cult classic that scared me as a baby.

[@letsscream]

@@b_l_a_c_k-l_i_t_e Been to a Halloween shop lately? They're everywhere!

[@texasborn2720]

I saw it as a 80s teen when I saw it on cable. And "Where" they came from was never a "Key piece of information" for me ? In fact I never even considered it until you mentioned it. And even now I don't care. I simply enjoyed the movie. And I hate clown because I have a clownphobia ! lol

[@letsscream]

@@texasborn2720 Hey same here! With the Klowns back in pop culture from Halloween stores to a new video game, people are actually seeking out MORE from the Killer Klowns....which is alright by us!

[@doming_films9503]

I love how each year killer klowns are getting more known every year

[@peggyfillmore1971]

I just watched it for the first time last year on Tubi ...loved it 🤣

[@mimigeo9351]

Same been my favorite movie since 98

[@GamerFreddyandgangWTH]

The movie was awesome! And now it’s getting known for its upcoming game

[@MRob6971]

Right?? Still waiting on that sequel. They need to hurry up.

[@shanenspitaler5790]

I watched it early this year and absolutely loved it but thought it was a really unknown horror film till the game was announced

[@kenmcelroy5010]

They filmed this in my hometown...My best friend Mike mainly played "Spikey." although they switched from time to time...He got to do the balloon dog gag...which was the best thing in the movie...Nobody bothered to look at the trail he did it at...he had very little vision and tripped over some branches and tumbled down a big hill. All they cared about was whether he screwed up the clown costume. Also. the first time he put it on it almost killed him...since he couldn't breathe. Spikey got a Fukco Pop last year...so I told Mike that he finally made the big time.

[@letsscream]

Amazing! Great story. Thanks for sharing.

[@bannebigfoot48]

Yo ask him if I can get a autograph 🙏

[@apollo4657]

This was a little known but much loved cult classic for decades. I love that it’s finally getting some recognition.

[@latricemariemorris5230]

This movie was so underrated. I would love a second one

[@rigelb9025]

Forget it. A single unspoiled classic is better. Anyways there's no way that cheesy eighties' camp could be redone. But hey, I could always be wrong.

[@mad_as_Hat.terish]

There was supposed to be a second one made. With the original 3 survivors coming back to save another town targeted by the klowns and their ruler.

[@carsilk2492]

Definitely love this underrated classic! Definitely don't want a sequel though, especially nowadays when everyone seems to suck at writing.

[@rigelb9025]

@@carsilk2492 Just imagine, Woke Clowns from Outer Space.

[@greeper7339]

Me too

[@DarkZerol]

Jebus, I remembered hearing about talks of a sequel for this movie for like centuries now. Everytime someone mentions a sequel is close to coming, it never end up happening.

[@divinedelaware7541]

The technology now they could make a really scary and funny movie. Pure entertainment

[@3dgyt33n3]

Well, they RO have a game coming out

[@letsscream]

BUT, let's face it... we still need actors in Klown suits for it really to feel authentic!

[@eddiemason4316]

Few folks know the trolls in Earnest Scared Stupid were made from extra Killer Clown costumes repainted, now y'all know.

[@davidprenticeii6742]

Remember watching this movie a lot during the early 90's on HBO. Would be great to see several sequels to see them rif on other cinematic clowns and expand upon the lore.

[@letsscream]

Yes!

[@IronWolf277]

I don't think it would work nowadays, its the most 80's film ever! How would they go about making it today? Go super dark?

[@MRob6971]

@@IronWolf277 its already pretty dark for a pg13 film. I’m surprised it got away with that rating.

[@IronWolf277]

@@MRob6971 the film is very tame ( don’t remember any swearing, blood, or nudity). Just saying if they wanted to do sequel in 2020’s it would have to be a different take. As much as I love the original, if they made a sequel in the same tone it would probably be panned by the general audience?

[@MRob6971]

@@IronWolf277 it had the use of “fuck” about two times, some light bloody gore and that scene with the pizza delivery, the girls blouse was see through. I just thought it was ironic, since any other movie at the time, the MPAA would have thrown a fit. I mean they gave Army of Darkness an R-rating and that was the tamest of all the Evil Dead films.

[@bocpearstudios7946]

Rented this movie at blockbuster when I was a kid in the early 2000s. It terrified TF outta me. I love this movie

[@Eris_Strife]

I'm old. I remember seeing this in the theater with my friends and friggin loving it! I can't even count how many people I have recommended this movie too. It's about damn time Killer Klowns got some love! ❤️

[@mycommentpwnz]

I saw this as a kid in the late 80's, and loved it. I feel like in the late 80's, most young people KNEW of this movie.

[@jeremysiron9622]

That signature guitar riff is 🔥 , I don’t think they knew how good it was when they were making it

[@mordaciousfilms]

This movie alongside RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD are my top favorite "fun 80s horror" films. Not super dark or gory or harsh, just good fun through and through with great soundtrack and practical effects. They totally nailed the atmosphere.

[@ImmuneToKnives]

This and Chucky were my first horror movies I watched as a kid and forever scarred me for life. Terrified of clowns and dolls...

[@blackjohnmcclane3629]

A Netflix series would be great .. hopefully we get a future sequel....but these klowns need more spotlight

[@HanzoHatt]

Netflix has a rep of messing shows or movies up so hopefully it won't apply to Killer Klowns

[@blackjohnmcclane3629]

@@HanzoHatt I kinda agree with u on that....but it's so easy to make Syfy could do it....I just need them to come back to earth ..but if Netflix does try to make it....I hope it's still set in the 80s

[@nemopouncey3827]

be careful what you wish for.

[@blackjohnmcclane3629]

@@nemopouncey3827 man I hope if Netflix does a series..and not too netflixy

[@nemopouncey3827]

@@blackjohnmcclane3629 I'll happen eventually.nonthing stay's buried forever.

[@HONEYBADGER210]

shorty and rudy are some of my favorites. Loved that movie.

[@TayyKeith]

i remember watching this when i was 6 now i’m 18 and i’m glad it’s getting popular been waiting for part 2 for years

[@letsscream]

Totally!

[@AevasHouse]

The Chiodo Brothers have been wanting to make a sequel but they also want to make it a big over arching universe with them having ideas for a TV show as well.

[@edgeldine3499]

man its kind of crazy that an obscure movie I watched as kid has blown up into this.. love it.

[@letsscream]

So great.

[@Anime_prod777]

For this movie to have came out at the time it did its general scary absolute classic still creeps me out the designs are really top notch

[@gottahurtthealbertosaurus]

I wouldn't say Jumbo is the de facto leader of the Klowns, given that he barely shares any screentime with the others. If anyone's the de facto leader of the Klowns It's probably either Slim or Rudy

[@mathewbarrie]

Rudy leads their march on Crescent Cove.

[@anightmareonelmstreet]

One of my all-time favorite movies!

[@kurtgally526]

I remember stumbling across this movie on channel 5 on a random Saturday afternoon in the late 90s. My sister and I thought it was both scary and hilarious. I mentioned it to my friends later, and nobody had ever heard of it.

[@Darthmoonfairy91]

Glad my brothers were born in the 80s because they got to show me all the cool stuff the 80s brought.

[@Excremental_Discharge]

It didn't take 30 years for Killer Klowns to become a fan favorite. Klowns already had a massive cult following in the 90s

[@nickwakefield8192]

I loved this movie as a kid and still love it. Finally they are getting the love

[@HypeFox]

I like how Halloween Horror Nights showed them for 3 years 2018 (scarezone in Universal Studios Orlando), 2019 (Maze and Haunted House for Orlando and Hollywood), and 2022 (Only Hollywood)

[@letsscream]

Absolutely. And hopefully again this year too!

[@m0istur]

I remember when i was little and I think it was when my family were fixing up the new house that we still live in to this day, i found killer klowns and i wanted to watch it, but at the menu screen i got scared and my aunt took out the movie for me. Years later i found it and decided finally watch it and i enjoyed the movie, and the song hits hard for me. Sadly there were scenes that would freeze or skip. Even more years later, much longer this time we ended up finding the movie at a store with a differemt box cover that looked more grim and dark than the cover we had at home. It also included a coloring book which was pretty cool. We got it and were finally able to watch it in its entirety. The amazing thing was that during those years I didnt even know how popular it was and thought it was a kind of cheesy b movie that i really did enjoy watching because of how creative it was that most likely many people have never heard of or seen until my uncle told me and my sister about the funko pops which was then when i started to see how popular it really was and how big it was getting overtime to today

[@commissaryarrick9670]

I was around 7 or 8 when this movie came out it terrified me as a kid

[@gusbus_420]

I first watched killer klown in the early 2000s and I’m always shocked when I tell people about it and they haven’t seen the movie. It’s honestly becoming more popular nowadays cuz of the game

[@letsscream]

Oh, for sure.

[@realflexdog]

This is KILLER! Love the klowns. But they capture dogs? Not cool! Poor Pooh Bear. Consider me shoooook! 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@TheOriginalScorpioBelle]

I watched this movie at least once a week as a child. I loved it.

[@evilhaunt]

Great video, guys. Keep 'em coming! Spooky season is on it's way.

[@j5-_-13]

Something to think about.. this was my one of my favorite childhood movies.. recently watched with my girlfriend and she loved it the next day my cousin come back from the beach with a Killer Clowns shirt now this ? Next level mind boggled

[@demonhuntermusic]

"Killer"!

[@outnumberedbykids]

It's about time these clowns get some recognition, great video!

[@karma.7791]

This movie is amazing i love it , i'm glad these klowns are becoming popular again and i can't wait for the game

[@187mrsmith]

This is a must watch every Halloween season

[@mikemoss6045]

I'm so happy this is getting the love it deserves

[@01DaBoss]

Bro we better get a killer klowns 2 it's literally a classic that doesn't need to be handled to seriously but seriously enough to respect the fans and that's not hard all we want is what we got in the original Also I think the nature of the klowns should stay ambiguous, it'll be talked about for years

[@HanzoHatt]

I just hope Netflix don't screw it up like they do with alot of other movies or shows.

[@noobslayer6915]

I mean, I don't really think we have to know every detail about the background of the klowns, but having some information here and there would be pretty cool.....just so that we have more to work on about them.

[@crusader3879]

I love cheesy movies and horror movies so the movie has always had a close place to my heart and I love the fact that the more time passes the more people are learning about this masterpeace

[@American1Pride]

I stumbled across this movie on TV when I was 10. It became one of my all time favorites.

[@partyfoxdavy]

After the game releases next year I hope that opens up for a sequel 😟 I missed this movie, I'm glad they're finally coming back

[@domomitsune5920]

I saw this when I was three or four years old. At first it scared me, and then I quite enjoyed it for the slapstick comedy. Even to this day, I enjoy it as a cult classic. Every so often I pull the DVD off my shelf and I just watch it. It does even have to be something special like halloween.

[@health_is_wealth333]

I loved this movie as a kid! I watch it with my kids now and they love it!

[@rexfurry529]

I was afraid of clowns, but when I saw this movie for the first time, I fell in love with them 🔥🤡🔥

[@creepshows]

Bring on that awesome video game.

[@RyanJDowney_]

A video game! Would love to see some videos about unproduced horror video games.

[@letsscream]

@@RyanJDowney_ Great idea!

[@thecluelessoutdoorsman916]

Been watching it on VHS since the 80’s! I loved it then and i love it now!

[@horror_fam0847]

Growing up this movie was always my favorite horror movie. Now it's my kids' favorite. Bibbo makes what he's drinking from the cotton candy cocoon look yummy. 🤣🤣I love how we can find Killer Klowns merch now. 🤡😱

[@Dwendele]

When this was new and on VHS, we must have watched it at least once a day!

[@Critic_Chris90210]

We need to make countless online petitions for more films for Chiodo Bros to make. Till MGM or whatever studio owns the rights makes it happen. I wanna know more of the klowns background, more details of how human girls being turned into alien klowns in one or two ways. Us fans need to unite and do whatever it takes for more films to come.

[@rayadkins81]

Actually some Klowns do look like and actually they’re were made to be similar. Actually ever klown uses a head sculpt and there was Tiny, Ozob, Killer, and Bubbles. So what they would do is swap out Klowns and they’re ears. For example Spikey and Slim both use the Ozob head template but Slim uses the Killer ears (The ones that Jumbo has) Some females are put into balloons because the balloons act like refrigerators incase there’s a lot of cocoons.

[@letsscream]

Oh cool

[@AngelXg831]

One of my favorite movies and filmed in my home town! That goodwill is still there and the police station

[@Palidor19]

KK had a great scare zone last at universal Halloween horror nights. Hope to see it back

[@letsscream]

It's back this year! Check it all out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIGucmaZlrWhgqc

[@partyfoxdavy]

Fun fact about this movie: There's actually 40 clowns total as a reference to how many clowns can fit in a clown car

[@CrimsonOwlComics]

My younger brother and I love this movie. We use to watch this on vhs over and over until it broke back in the 80s.

[@letsscream]

Awesome!

[@hawks4evr147]

Killer Klowns: The Video Game, will also be releasing on Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC.

[@ogami1972]

I'm gonna straight up hipster this: in '89, I was goth street kid, and we all knew about this movie. My 18th bday was a house party, and we rented this, hellraiser 2, Argento's Demons and Lair Of The White Worm. Cool kids always loved this movie.

[@philingrouille7198]

Nah there's no need for a sequel, not when it's been over 30 years anyway. Killer Klowns is a classic oddity from the 80s and should stay there.

[@letsscream]

EXACTLY

[@noondayshadow]

I have loved this movie since it came out. Other kids watched Disney movies Non-Stop, I watched "Killer Clowns from outer space" and "Dolls"

[@Lee.Willcox]

Crikey ! I watched as a 19 year old when it came out and I found it to be brilliant and really funny. What a great take on a comedy horror. The rest is all new to me. Thanks for the info, I did watch it again a few years back (2-3) with my wife but she thought it silly so went to bed to read 🤣 A videogame ? I'm in ! 🤡🥳🎉

[@ryanarchuleta6231]

I never would have watched this movie if it wasn't for it's sudden resurgence in popular culture. Like getting a scare zone at Universal Studios, getting merchandise at Halloween stores, etc. I just got curious about it suddenly being talked about so I watched it the other day and I liked it.

[@letsscream]

Awesome!

[@hunterphille1280]

I loved this movie back in the 80s! In the early 90s I found it on VHS, and a few years ago I found it on Bluray. I'm looking forward to the game, though I need to pick up a PS5!

[@gomezmaribel4661]

This guy should be famous

[@philipibaugh2925]

The Dickies! That's the first thing I think about when I see this movie or see one of those clowns 🤡. They picked the perfect band to do the theme song because the Dickies are bazaar as well love it. Also I don't think this movie is as obscure as the video says. I've always been aware of it and it's played on TV once in awhile since the 90s

[@EriCapone01]

My parents bought me the movie when i was 3 years old (2003) i’ve always loved this movie, one of my favorites

[@skunkman9815]

If only there was a film where we actually get to see their home planet

[@letsscream]

Maybe...maybe one day!

[@charlesurrea1451]

I'll never forget the filming of this in Santa Cruz. There were no filming permits pulled. So it was all gorilla style. You know how kids in the street yell out "CAR" and resume play after the car passes? That's how all the outdoor night scenes went.

[@letsscream]

Awesome!

[@roaringthunder115]

I’m so glad my friend forced me to watch this. I love this movie.

[@letsscream]

Yes!

[@Allentox]

That video game looks insane I want to buy a PlayStation 5 just to play that game! I remember seeing it on VCR.My Mom made fun of that movie, but I thought it was great.

[@Jdisegno]

GREAT VIDEO! Inspired by this editing

[@letsscream]

Thanks a ton!

[@UnitedStatesOfTexas]

I absolutely love killer klowns! It got me into working haunted house as a clown back in the day. (Won't name it) but this place paid me and a few buddies to go around dressed up as clowns back in 05-08 we were doing the clown shit years before "clown apocalypse" loved it and the thought of killer klowns from outter space is wild! And the Chiodo brothers hit the nail on the head with this movie and vision!!

[@grahammcnamara4803]

Very entertaining . Thanks for posting !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@letsscream]

Of course!

[@juangal7569]

If they get a sequel, they'll probably look scarier with how movies are filmed today but remain memorable like the first.

[@letsscream]

True true. Maybe a little slicked up for the 2020s.

[@juggalofred1533]

I've been waiting twenty years for part two

[@salienteglowdistrict9694]

They are selling Killer Klowns fun merch at Spirit of Halloween now online … the cotton candy gun is 27 dollars and moves and makes noise…etc. Universal Studios is doing a theme too!

[@letsscream]

YES! The Killer Klowns merch is fantastic this year.

[@AntonioFlores-zm1op]

Man, that movie scared me for life, like fire in the sky

[@letsscream]

Fire in the Sky's abduction scenes.... man, what a great film.

[@geeked-outturtlesfan4288]

Cheesy, funny, creepy and just an awesomly underrated movie.

[@letsscream]

Absolutely!

[@Evan.280]

Super hype for the game. It’s gonna be a banger of a time

[@moemaster1966]

I remember killer clowns ,my family owned a video rental store back in the early 80’s scary movies was the rage back then killer clowns fit in really well

[@letsscream]

Amazing! We also come from a family that owned a video store in the 80s. Seriously, take us back!

[@moemaster1966]

@@letsscream my father has a collection of over 6000 vhs movies..mainly because he would pay over $50 to $100 for a new release but would only get $3 to $5 trade in value from the distributor’s ,so he just kept them LoL

[@DavidPierceCHT]

My bandmate, Paul Haley, played one of the Killer Klowns. In the scene where a group of clowns plaster an amusement park night watchman with acid pies ("Whatcha plan to do with those pies, boys?"), he is the Klown with the large blue neck ruffle. He tells me that Klown's name was Bubbles.

[@letsscream]

That rules! Bubbles is totally iconic. Thanks for sharing!

[@aroach6106]

Bruh that's fatso

[@aroach6106]

But bubbles is better

[@scottoakes4575]

One of my favorite childhood movies, thanks dad for my taste in B movies

[@CoralMan24]

I'd love to see a 2nd or 3rd or more of the movie, what a great movie and so much potential for other movies :)

[@letsscream]

Absolutely... we have a video on why it hasn't happed yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raW5dKZ7rq2cd9U

[@mindyourownfuckingbusiness7497]

I actually have a tattoo on my shoulder blade of the one with a mallet behind his back smoking a joint. I’ve had him for a little over twentythree years now. I really hope they come out with part two!

[@letsscream]

Nice!

[@turtleskittles6947]

Underrated movie finally getting recognition

[@rizz0995]

The MOUSE in the CASTLE won't allow it.....We just have to wait for Netflix to make the 2nd film

[@horrorads]

Legendary.

[@polartoons]

I had never heard of killer Klowns till a few months ago and now it’s like I can’t stop seeing them I almost feel like i just broke through to a new reality that’s just like my old one but with killer klowns …? It’s so weird.

[@letsscream]

Welcome to our dimension! It's flush with Klowns.

[@histguy101]

"Languishing on vhs shelves without much notice" Oh, come on. Every kid knew about this movie in the early 90s.

[@sparky3574]

Literally it’s nuts. Only time we see them is three clothing and appearances at Halloween Horror Nights. Now suddenly their getting a video game. Seriously, most strange horror movie characters either get comic books or spin offs. But the Klowns? Nothing. I mean Evil Bong and Gingerdeadman got a versus movie and comic.

[@partyfoxdavy]

In my opinion "Spiky" the killer klown is the one that scares me the most with that freaky makeup and his crazy maniacal laugh

[@8486odin]

Say what you will, but the costumes and clowns look amazing for such a low budget movie

[@BoldAMATUER]

If the game succeeds I know we will get to witness Killer Klowns become the next big thing. It’ll probably even get to be milked like the fast and furious and the walking dead 😂

[@letsscream]

1000%. If the original creators are involved though, we could get a pretty awesome sequel.

[@maverickdarkrath4780]

Honestly I hope the video game translates the pure horror sci fi spoof energy the original movie gave off it, a hilarious master piece

[@letsscream]

Exactly. So far the trailers seem to be keeping the tone intact!

[@insanityking5008]

I like how you used some footage from Netflix’s Alien Worlds documentary series.

[@dereknight861]

“Who ARE they?” Me:…I kinda thought the title was self explanatory really

[@letsscream]

But who are they REALLY, dude? ;)

[@blackiowa]

I came here for old nostalgia about the movie. Just learning about the game. What a world!!!

[@letsscream]

BOOM!

[@atiyaspence4301]

This is a classic. Cotton candy cocoons, popcorn that produces mini Killer Klowns, giant balloon balls that holds hostages, etc. Watch it each time it comes on 😘😘

[@princevegeta725]

I'm definitely a fan of killer clowns I have been since I was a kid and I always wish they made a sequel I was lucky enough to find a copy and I watch it every year for Halloween

[@OctoberRust1973]

I turned 15 the Summer this came out. It used to play on “Up All Night” with Gilbert Gottfried & Rhonda Shear. When I first saw the pink pods and them sticking a straw into it I was like WTH am I watching?😂The theme song to the movie is great.

[@letsscream]

USA Up All Night ruled!