Hi all!

Today I am reviewing new-release, horror: Clown in a Cornfield. It hit cinemas this month, allowing me the opportunity of seeing it on the big screen. Looking for a fresh start, Quinn and her father move to the quiet town of Kettle Springs. They soon learn the fractured community has fallen on hard times, after losing a treasured factory to a fire. As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister clown emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time. Without further ado, let’s get into it!

WHAT WORKED:

If you read my review of this book, back when it was released in 2020, you would know how strongly I believed it would make the perfect slasher film adaptation. It turned out, I was right! I had an absolute blast with this one. The kills were fun, the gore was excellent and the visualisation of Frendo the Clown was downright terrifying. If you enjoyed Thanksgiving, you’ll like this one. It has a similar vibe regarding small-town traditions, a bunch of teens rebelling against authority and splatter-style deaths by a masked mystery figure. It also has a couple of twists that may shock and surprise you. As someone who had already read the novel, I knew what was coming. My absolute favourite part was the lead. She was cocky, confident and full of sass. I liked her instantly. There was a real coolness to her, devoid of pretension. I highly recommend seeing it with a bunch of friends. You won’t regret it. 

WHAT DIDN’T WORK:

Pardon the pun but the dialogue was super CORN-y. It made me cringe multiple times. I was also shattered they didn’t include my favourite part of the book – the silo scene. I went into the film waiting for it to happen and it never did. Additionally, I felt the second act was stronger than the first. It took some time building up to the true horror, but once it started, it didn’t slow down. 

OVERALL STAR RATING:

I gave it 4/5 stars. It translated perfectly from book to screen. A whole lot of fun! 

Have you seen Clown in a Cornfield? What did you think of it?  

Peace & Love xoxo