PG-13

Killer Klowns from Outer Space

It’s craazzy!

1988 • 86 min • Comedy · Horror · Science Fiction

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Synopsis

Aliens disguised as clowns crash land on Earth in a rural town to capture unsuspecting victims in cotton candy cocoons for later consumption.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

1205 reviews

66 Audience · 1205 · 100%

When alien "klowns" arrive in a small town, they begin harvesting humans in cotton candy cocoons. A group of teens must fight back against the whimsical but deadly invaders to save their community from becoming cosmic snacks.

Violence & peril: 6/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 5/10

Heads up

Unsettling clown designs
Characters turned into cocoons
Some peril and jump scares

What it models well

Courage in the face of fear
Teamwork to overcome threats
Protecting your community

Talk about it after

How humor can be used to cope with scary situations
What makes something seem scary or silly?
The importance of believing others, even when their story seems unbelievable

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