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Clownhouse (1989)

R  |   |  Horror  |  21 April 1990 (Japan)
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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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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nathan Forrest Winters ...
Casey
Brian McHugh ...
Geoffrey
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Randy
Michael Jerome West ...
Lunatic Cheezo (as Tree)
Byron Weible ...
Lunatic Bippo
David C. Reinecker ...
Lunatic Dippo
Timothy Enos ...
Real Cheezo / Georgie
Frank Diamanti ...
Real Bippo / Charlie
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Real Dippo (as Karl Heinz Teuber)
Viletta Skillman ...
Mother
Gloria Belsky ...
Fortune Teller
Tom Mottram ...
Ringmaster
Erika Young ...
Storekeeper
Jasper Watts ...
Storekeeper's Assistant (as Russell Jasper Watts)
Bobby Salem ...
Booth Barker
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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. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com

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...A circus of the mind. See more »

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21 April 1990 (Japan)  »

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Clown dolofonoi  »

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$200,000 (estimated)
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Trivia

Sam Rockwell's film debut. See more »

Goofs

(at around 17 mins) While at the Clown Show, the spotlight shines just on Casey's face even before they shine it on him. See more »

Quotes

Casey: They really are out tonight
Randy: [Confused] Who are?
Casey: The clowns
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Crazy Credits

Before the credits role: No man can hide from his fears; as they are a part of him, they will always know where he is hiding. See more »

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Features Dementia 13 (1963) See more »

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The point was not to kill off all the kids, the point was to dig deeply into our primal fears and exploit them. This is something that was done fairly well. I'm afraid that too many people have become desensitized by the slasher films and the need for gore to truly appreciate what a thriller is really supposed to be. The film is, honestly, a bit rough hewn but as it was an indie pic that is pretty much to be expected. The characters of the three brothers were well developed to a point, although at times the oldest brother's character was a bit simplistic. In some ways the creepiness of this film is also enhanced by the directors less than stellar personal history. In some ways its pretty clear to see his specific "tendencies" and how his more sinister side comes out. That may ruin this film for some...


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