If clowns are meant to bring us joy and make us laugh, then why do they appear in so many great horror movies as harbingers of fear and anguish? Whether these traditional symbols of comedy are used to ...

Horror movies about clowns are their own specific breed of awesome. Some of the best horror movies out there center around the diabolical sweetness -- or lack thereof -- of clowns, so there's no ...

The creepy clown could be considered the mascot of the Halloween season, nearly as pervasive as the jack-o-lantern and far more unnerving. October’s favorite figure has been particularly active this ...

In 2016, in a widely publicized instance of mass hysteria, people around the world reported seeing creepy clowns pop up in various places in their communities. This terrified many folks, but as fans ...

Social media has helped fan the fire of America's clown hysteria, experts say. — -- A creepy clown craze has taken America by storm in recent months, but it’s not the first time a wave of clown ...

Behind their face paint, creepy clowns reveal our deepest fears about who we can trust. When did clowns—the characters who filled our childhoods with juggling and balloons—become so creepy? For ...

FRESNO, Calif. -- People up and down the Central Valley got a unique Valentine's Day surprise this year: clowns delivering their gifts. "It's been a huge hit," said Janice Regalo with Ranch of Horror.

These clowns are not (all) funny. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. I used to find the idea of “creepy clown horror movies” as a ...