Top 10 Killer Clown Horror Films

Description: A group of teenagers get trapped in a carnival funhouse with a deranged, masked killer who dresses as a clown. Tobe Hooper, known for "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre," brings his horror expertise to this eerie setting.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Carnival of Terror" during its production.

Description: Three brothers are left alone at home when escaped mental patients dressed as clowns invade their house. This film is known for its intense atmosphere and the real fear of clowns.

Fact: Victor Salva, the director, had a controversial career following this film due to legal issues unrelated to the movie itself.

Description: This cult classic features alien clowns who invade Earth with a circus tent spaceship, turning humans into cotton candy and using popcorn guns. It's a blend of horror and comedy, making it a unique entry in the killer clown genre.

Fact: The film was made by the Chiodo Brothers, who also created the special effects for "Team America: World Police."

Description: While not exclusively about clowns, "Amusement" features a segment where a killer clown terrorizes a babysitter. This anthology horror film connects three tales of terror through a chilling clown motif.

Fact: The film was initially conceived as a series of short horror stories but was later combined into a feature-length movie.

Description: Based on Stephen King's novel, "It" features Pennywise, a shape-shifting entity that often takes the form of a clown to lure children into its trap. This film is a modern horror classic that brings the terror of clowns to life with chilling realism.

Fact: The character of Pennywise was inspired by real-life serial killer John Wayne Gacy, who performed as a clown at children's parties.

Description: A father dons a cursed clown costume for his son's birthday party, only to find he can't take it off. As he transforms into a demonic entity, the film explores the horror of losing one's humanity to a clownish curse.

Fact: The film was produced by Eli Roth, known for his work in the horror genre, including "Hostel" and "Cabin Fever."

Description: After a clown named Stitches dies at a child's birthday party, he returns from the grave to exact revenge on those who laughed at his demise. This Irish horror-comedy mixes dark humor with gruesome clown antics.

Fact: The film was inspired by the director's own fear of clowns, which he wanted to explore in a horror context.

Description: This documentary explores the real-life story of Wrinkles, a Florida man who dresses as a scary clown to scare misbehaving children for hire. While not a traditional horror film, it delves into the cultural phenomenon of fear of clowns.

Fact: Wrinkles became an internet sensation after his story went viral, leading to this documentary.

Description: Set in an old theater, this film follows a group of high school students who encounter a killer clown haunting the place. It's a classic slasher with a clown twist, providing plenty of jump scares.

Fact: The film was shot in Toronto's historic Elgin Theatre, adding to its eerie atmosphere.

Description: Art the Clown, a silent and sadistic killer, terrorizes a group of party-goers on Halloween night. Known for its graphic violence and disturbing clown imagery, this film has become a modern horror icon.

Fact: Art the Clown was originally a character in the director's short film "The 9th Circle" before getting his own feature film.