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Killer Klowns from Outer Space
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Killer Klowns from Outer Space

1988-05-27 · 86 min · ★ 6.7

Comedy · Horror · Science Fiction

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

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Directors
Stephen Chiodo
Production companies
Sarlui / Diamant Production, Chiodo Bros. Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,800,000
Revenue
USD 43,625,095

Top Cast

Grant CramerGrant CramerMike Tobacco
Suzanne SnyderSuzanne SnyderDebbie Stone
John Allen NelsonJohn Allen NelsonDave Hanson
John VernonJohn VernonCurtis Mooney
Royal DanoRoyal DanoFarmer Gene Green
Christopher TitusChristopher TitusBob McReed
Michael S. SiegelMichael S. SiegelRich Terenzi
Peter LicassiPaul Terenzi
Irene MichaelsStacy
Karla Sue KrullTracy
Aeron MacIntyreAeron MacIntyrePunk #1
Danny KovacsPunk #2
Adele ProomMrs. Franco
Howard MalpasMr. Myers
Karen RaffMom #1
Kathleen StefanoMom #2
Claire BartleLittle Girl
Sharon O'MahoneyWaitress
Michael HaltonSlug
Lucinda BurgessSheila

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