Review of Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) by Jon P — 22 Aug 2008
As is the norm with high-concept horror of the tongue-in-cheek variety, Killer Klowns from Outer Space isn't half as funny or as frightening as it thinks it is. However, the world would certainly be a less colourful place without it.
In many a scene, director Stephen Chiodo conjures up the closest thing to a red-nosed comedy hell this side of TV's Comic Relief.
Limitless pun-potential is cast aside in favour of an idiot plot and a catalogue of what-will-they-get-up-to-next shenanigans, but, even when the gags fall flat, the film is never unwatchable, unbearable or boring - the latter of which is usually a staple of the silly-pic sub-genre.
In all, Killer Klowns is worth the watch for its tunnel-vision ambition alone - especially if you have a soft spot for old-school puppetry and animatronic heads.
This review of Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) was written by Jon P on 22 Aug 2008.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space has generally received positive reviews.
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