Odelecol Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

Kidskycom It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

Jenna Walter The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Zlatica One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

Predrag "Clownhouse" is a film that takes me back to my childhood. For me "Clownhouse" is a great 80's horror film. If you can put all the behind the scenes issues out of your head then the film itself is very enjoyable. It has a certain creepy feel all over it making you feel slightly uneasy the whole way through. The atmosphere really puts this one over the edge for me. Yes it looks old when watching it but that's part of the charm. The grainy look just adds an extra element of horror making this one very underrated in my opinion.Clowns have always been an interest of mine, and lately I've become even more interested. So, as a horror buff, I figured "Clownhouse" had to be the perfect flick for my evilly kooky taste. Well, while there are a few parts of the film that are certainly less than genius, I was quite impressed. Most B-movies have to take themselves lightly, or they will be a wreck. But there are a few of them that try to be full-on horror and suspense and accomplish their goal. "Clownhouse" wasn't particularly scary to me, but I thought for it's lack of comedic approach that it was executed very well. The acting isn't all that great, but it's not too distracting either. Once the psycho clowns start doing their business, you forget all about any underlying flaws. I think the atmosphere was what this was all about. Not to mention the fact that it was mostly believable. Almost every scene took a fairly realistic approach to the story. This sometimes causes a little boredom here and there, but for the most part makes the movie much more entertaining.Overall rating: 7 out of 10.

meddlecore Clownhouse is absolutely terrible in virtually every conceivable facet.The writing and direction are horrible. The acting sucks. The action is pathetic. The special effects are non-existent. And the soundtrack is unbearable.The whole thing is clearly meant to be a children's film- and goes out of it's way to retain it's PG rating.The film tells the story of 3 brothers- Casey, Geoffrey & Randy- who have been left home alone shortly before Halloween. To kill some time, they decide to go to the local circus/carnival. This culminates with Casey's coulrophobia kicking in- rendering him the laughing stock of the tent.Shortly after their performance, the circus clowns get murdered by a gang of what one can only assume are escaped convicts or mental patients. And- for some odd reason- the escapees dawn clown make-up and attire...and decide to on a killing spree...ironically enough, happening upon the boys' house.The film is constructed as to lead you to believe that it may all be in Casey's head. But it's not. They are really being chased around by a bunch of killer clowns.And that's about all that happens. Clowns chasing kids with a bunch of coincidental near misses (sorry if I ruined it for you....but you aren't missing much).Anyways...the moral of the story is that you should be careful who you pick on, because when sh*t hits the fan you might be needing to rely upon said person's bravery to survive.This film simply failed to successfully execute the killer clown trope. It was really quite the chore to sit through, and wasn't very entertaining at all. Rather, quite boring. Can't say I recommend it, as there are better clown horrors floating around for you to waste your time with. Choose them instead. Sam Rockwell (who doled out the best performance of the bunch) sure does look like Gary Oldman though...holy.2 out 10.

callanvass Casey has a big fear of clowns that seems to consume him at the worst times. The night before Halloween, three brothers are trapped all alone in the house by a bunch of mental patients dressed up as clowns. Casey can see them, but the other two brothers don't believe him, leaving Casey to wonder if he is crazy. I'm not as scared by clowns as others seem to be. That being said, they are definitely eerie when used correctly. This one is all about psychology. The first hour is mostly buildup and atmosphere. Victor Salva does a nice job of adding solid tension throughout, and making the clowns genuinely terrifying at times. Whether they are lurking outside the house, hiding in a closet, it doesn't matter. Their mind games are fun to watch, and add to the tension. The teasing of the "are they real or not" does get a bit redundant after a while, though. The creepy score is effective as well. I also enjoyed the horror homages that are thrown in! Salva clearly did his homework. Don't expect any gore! It's not that kind of movie. The acting is solid. Sam Rockwell shows off his zany style that got him so beloved. His character is a narcissistic bully, but he's a lot of fun to watch. Many people will be begging to see him get his comeuppance. It was a flamboyant showcase for him. Nathan Forrest Winters is excellent as young Casey. It's just a shame his performance is overshadowed by the alleged molestation from Salva. There is a scene where Casey pee's his pants! He may be a talented director, but Salva is a sick puppy. Brian McHugh plays the voice of reason well. Credit to the clowns for being creepyIt begins to peter out after a while, but this is an above average horror film that deserves your time. If you want a suspenseful and thoughtful horror film, this one is for you. 6.7/10

merrywater In an era of disappointingly trashy horror flicks the unusual director Salva comes up with a movie that may lack a proper plot, but compensates in some of the nastiest horror moments that I can recall of.The technique would perhaps be referred to as "brief glimpsing": someone senses that he's not alone and looks at the door opening and then actually sees someone teasingly showing for a mere second. It's menacing, it's creepy, and it's definitely foul play. If anyone has noticed this technique elsewhere, please inform me of the movie, as I never saw it before! Besides this, this movie mainly deals with three mental patients on the run that killed three clowns, dressed up as them, and then started terrorizing three teenage boys who were home alone.