What is the "Clown" movie about?

The "Clown" movie is a horror film about a father who dresses up as a clown for his child's birthday party, only to find the costume unremovable and eventually possessive of his body and soul.

How did director Jon Watts get involved with the "Clown" movie?

Watts and his writing partner Christopher Ford initially released a fake trailer for "Clown" on YouTube in 2010 as a prank, but it went viral and caught the attention of producer Eli Roth, who helped them turn it into a real feature film.

What is the plan for the "Clown" franchise?

Watts and Ford have a detailed outline for a potential seven-part "Clown" franchise, hoping to turn the story into a long-running horror series like "The Leprechaun."

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Clown Horror Film Gains Cult Following After Decade-Long Rerelease

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Summary

"Clown" film started as a fake trailer, then became a real horror movie
Director Jon Watts went on to direct major superhero films like "Spider-Man"
German distributor is rereleasing "Clown" in 2025 with a 4K Blu-ray remaster

Clown Horror Film Gains Cult Following After Decade-Long Rerelease

In November 2025, the 2010 horror film "Clown" is receiving a new lease on life with a remastered Blu-ray release from German distributor Turbine Medien. The movie, which began as a fake trailer created by director Jon Watts and his writing partner Christopher Ford, has gained a cult following over the past decade.

Watts, who went on to direct the recent "Spider-Man" trilogy for Marvel, never expected his feature film debut to become a cult classic. "Clown" struggled with its initial release, being shelved in the U.S. before receiving a limited theatrical run in 2016. However, the film found success overseas, grossing $4.3 million. Now, Turbine Medien is giving the movie the royal treatment, with a 4K Blu-ray remaster and a behind-the-scenes documentary.