Tuesday, November 1, 2016

The Madness: Circus of Coulrophobes Week 4


Dismember The Alamo (Yonkers, NY) 2pts

The Gate (1987)

A childhood favorite and great way to start off the night. Ton of fun with an audience. 4/5

Points: 2


Deathdream (1974)

First time watch on this. I enjoyed it well enough, but a bit downbeat for a Halloween type event. 3.5/5

Points: 2


Death Spa (1989)

Another first time watch. Pretty enjoyable b-movie that goes completely off the rails in the final act. Another fun one to watch with the audience. 3/5

Points: 6 (Someone dressed as a clown is killed)


Event Horizon (1997)

Hadn't seen this since it's initial release. I remembered it being a bit better. The first two thirds are pretty strong but falls apart a bit at the end. The comic relief element was a big mistake. 3/5

Points: 3 (Clown)


The Simpsons Treehouse of Horrors 

Episode 14: 1 Points (clown poster)

Episode 15: .5 Points

Episode 16: 3 Points (Clown is killer)

Episode 17: 1.5 Points (Clown, tramp)

Episode 20: 1.5 Points (Clown poster, clown)

Episode 21: 1.5 Points (Clown poster, clown)

Episode 22: 1 Points (clown)

Episode 23: 3 Points (clown killed)

Episode 25: 3 Points? (clown killed)

Finally got through every single episode. 25 was actually pretty good for a later entry, I kind of got a kick out of the original Simpson family haunting the current one.


Sunday October 23rd

The Funhouse (1981)

The misadventures of   that little boy still make me feel uneasy no matter how many times I watch this. 4/5
Points: 5 (dark ride, clown doll, carnival)


Monday October 24th


Addams Family Values (1993)

The summer camp stuff is so good, it's unfortunate the Fester storyline feels so much like  a retread of the first. 3.5/5

Points: 2


Camp Blood (1999)

I almost gave up on killer clown movies for the remainder of the Madness because of this. I couldn't bring myself to watch the sequels. .5/5
Points: 6 (ATB clown commits murder)


Wednesday October 26th


100 Tears (2016)

I've watched this once before, and I think it holds up pretty well on a second watch. Gore is completely over the top. 3/5
Points: 6 (ATB Clown commits murder)


Fraternity Massacre at Hell Island (2007)

After this and Camp Blood, I've made a personal compromise. No more micro budget clown films, I just can't handle anymore.
Points: 6 (ATB Clown commits murder)



Thursday October 20th

It (1990)

As is the case with the book, the stuff with the kids is really good, the adults not so much. 3/5
Points: 9 (ATB Clown commits murder)


Halloween 5 (1989)

It's probably better than 4, at least it's not as boring. 3/5

Points: 6 (Clown commits murder)


Halloween Wars (2016)

Teams had to make crypts, that one team the constantly fights should probably have gone just out of principal.

Points: 1


Stitches (2012)

Stitches is a real blast that holds up to multiple viewings. 3.5/5

Points: 6 (Clown commits murder)


Friday October 28th


Drive-Thru (2007)

For a film that features a villain named Horny the Clown, it's actually kinda tame. 1/5
Points: 6 (Clown commits murder)


Friday the 13th Parts 2 & 3 (1982, 1983)

Haven't watched much on AMC this season, so I figured why not. 4/5
Points: 4 Total



Saturday October 29th


Puppet Master 4 (2015)

Why does Jester have to be so passive?! If he would just start attacking people more often I'd revisit this entire franchise just for the bonus points. 2/5
Points: 3 (clown doll)


Sunday October 30th


The Peoples Network: Horror Edition (2016)

The warm-up to the event I've been waiting for all madness, the premiere of the new Killjoy movie!  This series of short horror films was entertaining enough, there was kind of a clown thing in there but I know shorts don't count for the bonus points. 3/5
Points: 2


Killjoys Psycho Circus (2016)

It has arrived, the crowdfunded 5th film in the barely mediocre Killjoy franchise! I am baffled by these movies. The change in tone from the first to the 5th film is so strange to me. I think the Evil Bong audience is now driving everything Charles Band puts together. Has me really excited for the next Puppet Master film. 1.5/5
Points: 8 (Premiere bonus)


Monday October 31st


Night of the Demons 2 (1994)

Solid sequel to one of my favorite Halloween themed horror films. Sex, violence and a kick-ass nun, how could you go wrong? 4/5
Points: 3 (clown)


CHUD 2: Bud the Chud (1989)

A not-so-solid sequel to a favorite of mine. It's such a weird turn from the first film it's kind of hard to even compare them. I do like Gerritt Graham in pretty much anything though. 2/5
Points: 6 (The zombie trick or treaters that kill the old couple include a clown)


Return of the Living Dead (1985)

Finally upgraded to the Scream Factory release, totally worth it.  5/5
Points: 2


Ernest Scared Stupid (1991)

Ernest, my wife hates him, my kids tolerate him, I love him! 4/5
Points: 4 (circus poster, clowns)


Takes of Halloween (2015)

Capped off Halloween with a first time watch of this anthology film. Pretty enjoyable, it's one I would throw on every couple of years. 3/5
Points: 2

Total Week 2 Points: 118.5