Brian McHugh, Bryan Weible, David C. Reinecker

Just before Halloween, three young brothers alone in a big house are menaced by three escaped mental patients who have murdered some traveling circus clowns and taken their identities.

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R, 81 min.

Directed by: Victor Salva

Release Date: June 1, 1989

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DVD Release Date: July 7, 2003

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  • July 9, 2007
    A boy is teased for being afraid of clowns. Mom goes away for the weekend, and mental patients escape, and steal some clown costumes; and things get spooky mighty quick. It reminds me a lot of the original "Halloween", except there are three killers and they're all dressed like c...( read more)lowns. There's some creepy imagery here. It's quite suspenseful and fun.
  • April 9, 2009
    ¨Clownhouse¨ is a good example of an atmospheric horror flix that doesn't have to rely on blood and guts to scare/thrill an audience.
    Good photography, eerie music, good performances from the young cast and fast paced.
  • May 21, 2008
    You know, this is actually a pretty decent film.
    I can't say I super enjoyed it, but it's actually all around a good movie. Of course it's a horror based around killer clowns so it's bound to be a little silly at parts and there's for sure lapses in logic, but despite itself......( read more).well it's good. Who'd've thunk it.
    I also know that if I had seen this at a younger age, it would have scared the poop out of me.
  • October 3, 2009
    the clown terror movies are really scared.
  • June 18, 2009
    No!
  • January 22, 2009
    one is a really cool moive i like it
  • October 28, 2008
    Love this one...Can't find it anywhere...I really want this movie on DVD!!!
  • September 1, 2008
    I enjoyed watching this movie, it wasn't as scary as i hoped but i liked it...
    And who doesn't like killer clowns hehe

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    Just before Halloween, three kid brothers who are alone in a big house are menaced by three escaped mental patients who have murdered some traveling circus clowns and taken their identities.
  • August 21, 2008
    just want to see another scary movie.none really scare me just wonna try this one.lol.
  • August 10, 2008
    Still favorite movie of all time! The music is very well spooky as well as original. Loved that huge house where the kids lived. So many hiding spots for these mental patients to hide at. The acting is not bad, not exactly top-notch either, but its wonderfully played by the clown...( read more)s. What I love about this movie the most is that our villain's do not speak, not a sound other a laugh in the beginning but a maniacal laugh. Other than that, completely quiet which makes them that more terrifying. This movie has been my favorite since I saw it the first time I saw it. Clowns what can I say they sure are scary..not knowing what they are, or what they are thinking but the settings, and the pace on how it makes you wait to see whats going to happen brings this movie to a high honor. Also, one of Sam Rockwell's first films he did, so its quite a joy to see on how he has become who he is from seeing him in his younger years. Nathan Forrest Winters did a amazing job as playing the terrified boy who has the major fear of courolophobia. Geoffrey the mild brother does not do a bad job either, for sticking up for Casey when his asshole brother Randy does not. Also, one other thing is the scene with Casey going to the fortune teller is spooky enough,someone warning you of death on your door is worst. However, this time they come to the house. Great movie for Halloween, or anytime your just in the mood for some fun and fright. Enjoy and turn out all the lights, get a snack and watch this amazing horror movie of suspense and terror.

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  • clowns2
    April 21, 2007
    You can never really trust a clown ... clownhousedvd.com

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