Directors: The Chiodos
Brothers
Notable Cast: Grant
Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson, John Vernon, Michael S. Siegel,
Peter Licassi, Royal Dano, Charles Chiodo
In terms of horror films, the 1980s represents perhaps one
of the most diverse decades in exploration of the genre that expanded on the
foundations established by the boom of low budget exploitation films of the
1970s. When it comes to truly odd cult hits, it’s hard to go wrong with some of
the cornerstones of the genre that came to fruition during this decade. One of
these weirdly effective cult films is Killer
Klowns from Outer Space, the memorable and completely insane love letter to
1950s science fiction horror that has continually found life through its
dedicated cult fanbase as time marches on. It’s only fitting then that the film
has now received the full three ring circus treatment on the latest Arrow Video
Blu Ray. That’s because, for all of its tongue in cheek humor, blending of
style, and generally silly demeanor, Killer
Klowns is a film that has as many great stories behind the film as it does
in executing its ramped-up horror comedy punch. It’s a film that knows just how
strange and off beat it is and embraces it, making it one of those films that
defies conventional critiques. It’s also so charmingly B-grade that it deserves
the cult audience attention.