1. Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)
One of the most notoriously insane horror films ever made, Killer Klowns from Outer Space lives on in infamy decades after its release. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of its longevity is that it has remained culturally relevant despite not spawning a franchise or any sequels. This is largely due to its unexpectedly respectable critical reception and the unflinching weirdness of its plot.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a relatively simply titled film, because it’s about just that. It follows a clan of evil extraterrestrials who resemble clowns as they arrive on Earth in order to capture, kill, and harvest humans for food. Short, sweet, and singularly bizarre.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space leans into its gimmick. The Klowns’ spaceship looks like a circus tent, their weapons resemble various fairground objects, and their larval form looks suspiciously like popcorn. It’s a prime example of how horror movies can take their weird and unusual premises to dizzying heights, and it’s a big part of what has made Killer Klowns from Outer Space such a cult classic.
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