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4.5 / 10(42 votes)IMDbR19991h 31mCanada

The Clown at Midnight

“So Many Victims, So Little Time”

Synopsis

Upon the reopening of the opera house where her mother was murdered, a teen and her friends become the targets of a deranged killer dressed in a clown costume.

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The Clown At Midnight (1998) Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-19

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Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 9, 1999

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$12

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jean Pellerin
Screenplay & Story
Kenneth J. Hall
Original Score
Glenn Buhr
Original Title
The Clown at Midnight
Country of Origin
Canada
Spoken Languages
English, Portuguese
Runtime
1h 31m
Production Budget
$12
Production Studios
GFT Paquin Entertainment, Blue Rider Pictures, Fries Film Group, Hallmark Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jean Pellerin

Screenplay & Story

Kenneth J. Hall

Original Score & Music

Glenn Buhr

Director of Photography

Barry Gravelle

Film Editing

Robert Lower

Producers

Walter Josten, Jeff Geoffray, Gilles Paquin, Gary Howsam

Department Leadership Roster

Jean Pellerin

Jean Pellerin

Director

Barry Gravelle

Director of Photography

Kenneth J. Hall

Writer

Gilles Paquin

Producer

Gary Howsam

Producer

Robert Lower

Editor

Wanda Farian

Costume Design

Glenn Buhr

Original Music Composer

Rick Skene

Rick Skene

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Clown at Midnight

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Clown at Midnight about?

Upon the reopening of the opera house where her mother was murdered, a teen and her friends become the targets of a deranged killer dressed in a clown costume.

Who directed The Clown at Midnight?

The Clown at Midnight was directed by Jean Pellerin.

Who stars in The Clown at Midnight?

The principal cast of The Clown at Midnight includes Christopher Plummer, Margot Kidder, Sarah Lassez, James Duval, Tatyana Ali.

When was The Clown at Midnight released and how long is it?

The Clown at Midnight was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.

Who composed the musical score for The Clown at Midnight?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Clown at Midnight was composed by Glenn Buhr.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Clown at Midnight?

The Clown at Midnight holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).