Killer Klowns from Outer Space
“It’s craazzy!”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Grant Cramer
Mike Tobacco
Suzanne Snyder
Debbie Stone
John Allen Nelson
Dave Hanson
John Vernon
Curtis Mooney
Royal Dano
Farmer Gene Green
Christopher Titus
Bob McReed
Michael S. Siegel
Rich Terenzi
Peter Licassi
Paul Terenzi
Irene Michaels
Stacy
Karla Sue Krull
Tracy
Aeron MacIntyre
Punk #1
Danny Kovacs
Punk #2
Adele Proom
Mrs. Franco
Howard Malpas
Mr. Myers
Karen Raff
Mom #1
Kathleen Stefano
Mom #2
Claire Bartle
Little Girl
Sharon O'Mahoney
Waitress
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 18, 1988
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$43.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
24.24x
+$41.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Chiodo
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Chiodo, Edward Chiodo, Charles Chiodo
- Original Score
- John Massari
- Original Title
- Killer Klowns from Outer Space
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $1.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $43.6M
- Production Studios
- Sarlui / Diamant Production, Chiodo Bros. Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Chiodo
Stephen Chiodo, Edward Chiodo, Charles Chiodo
John Massari
Alfred Taylor
Christopher Roth
Paul Mason, Stephen Chiodo, Edward Chiodo, Charles Chiodo, Helen Szabo
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Chiodo
Director
Charles Chiodo
Production Design
John Massari
Original Music Composer
Stephen Chiodo
Producer
Stephen Chiodo
Writer
Edward Chiodo
Producer
Charles Chiodo
Producer
Christopher Roth
Editor
Edward Chiodo
Writer
Alfred Taylor
Director of Photography
Charles Chiodo
Writer
Darcee F. Olson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Killer Klowns from Outer Space about?
Aliens disguised as clowns crash land on Earth in a rural town to capture unsuspecting victims in cotton candy cocoons for later consumption.
Who directed Killer Klowns from Outer Space?
Killer Klowns from Outer Space was directed by Stephen Chiodo.
Who stars in Killer Klowns from Outer Space?
The principal cast of Killer Klowns from Outer Space includes Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson, John Vernon, Royal Dano.
When was Killer Klowns from Outer Space released and how long is it?
Killer Klowns from Outer Space was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Killer Klowns from Outer Space?
Killer Klowns from Outer Space had a reported production budget of $1.8M and grossed $43.6M at the worldwide box office (24.24 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Killer Klowns from Outer Space?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Killer Klowns from Outer Space was composed by John Massari.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Killer Klowns from Outer Space?
Killer Klowns from Outer Space holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).