Topic: Clowns

Direction Todd Phillips

Cast Joaquin Phoenix · Robert De Niro · Zazie Beetz · Frances Conroy

Synopsis Joker (2019) is set in 1981 Gotham City, where Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), a man grappling with mental health issues, earns a living as a hired clown and resides with his mother, Penny. Arthur's primary goal is to bring laughter...

Direction Boris Barnet · Konstantin Yudin

Cast Stanislav Chekan · Aleksandr Mikhailov · Yuri Medvedev · Iya Arepina

Direction Victor Sjöström

Cast Lon Chaney · Norma Shearer · John Gilbert · Tully Marshall

Synopsis He Who Gets Slapped (1924) follows the journey of a brilliant inventor whose life takes a tragic turn due to deceit and betrayal. In response to his misfortunes, he transforms into a circus performer, adopting the persona of a clown...

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Lon Chaney · Bernard Siegel · Loretta Young · Cissy Fitzgerald

Synopsis Laugh, Clown, Laugh (1928) follows the intertwined journeys of a skilled clown and a self-centered count. Initially, they form an unlikely alliance, each offering support to the other's struggles. However, their bond takes an unexpected turn as they find themselves...

Direction Ingmar Bergman

Cast Börje Ahlstedt · Marie Richardson · Erland Josephson · Peter Stormare

Synopsis In the Presence of a Clown (TV) (1997) follows the story of Carl Åkerblom, a 54-year-old inventor with a youthful demeanor and a deep appreciation for Franz Schubert's music. Currently residing in the psychiatric ward of Akademiska Hospital in Uppsala,...

Direction Federico Fellini

Cast Anita Ekberg · Fanfulla · Riccardo Billi · Tino Scotti

Synopsis The Clowns (TV) (1970) is a 1970 television production directed by Federico Fellini that delves into the human intrigue surrounding clowns and circuses. This unique project was created for Italian television station RAI, with a special arrangement allowing it to...

Direction A.W. Sandberg

Cast Gösta Ekman · Karina Bell · Maurice de Féraudy · Robert Schmidt

Direction Daniel Rezende

Cast Vladimir Brichta · Emanuelle Araújo · Raul Barreto · Pedro Bial

Synopsis Bingo: The King of the Mornings (2017) follows the journey of Augusto, a talented artist striving to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry, inspired by his mother's legacy as a 1950s stage performer. Driven by a desire...

Direction Eduard Cortés

Cast Ferran Rañé · Manel Barceló · Jordi Martínez · Pere Arquillué

Synopsis El pallasso i el Führer (TV) (2007) unfolds during the German occupation of Denmark, where renowned clown Charlie Rivel and his family were performing in Copenhagen. The Nazi regime compelled Charlie to return to Berlin to fulfill his contractual obligations...

Direction Germán Roda

Cast Pepe Viyuela · Alberto Castrillo Ferrer · Laura Gómez-Lacueva · Salomé Jiménez

Direction Andy Muschietti

Cast Bill Skarsgård · Jaeden Martell · Sophia Lillis · Finn Wolfhard

Synopsis It (2017) unfolds in the quaint yet eerie town of Derry, where a series of chilling disappearances leaves a trail of bloody remnants. In a secluded area known as 'The Barrens', a tight-knit group of seven young friends find themselves...

Direction Ryan Murphy · Brad Falchuk · Alfonso Gomez-Rejon · Michael Uppendahl

Cast Jessica Lange · Sarah Paulson · Evan Peters · Michael Chiklis

Synopsis American Horror Story: Freak Show (TV Miniseries) (2014) is a chilling and captivating series that unfolds in Jupiter, Florida, during the year 1950. The narrative revolves around Jessica Lange's character, a German expatriate who takes charge of one of the...

Direction Jean-Pierre Melville

Cast Beby · Maïss

Direction Damien Leone

Cast Marie Maser · Mike Giannelli · Jennifer Castellano · Michael Chmiel

Synopsis Terrifier (S) (2011) follows the harrowing journey of a young woman who, after accidentally seeing a gruesome killing on Halloween night, finds herself pursued by a psychotic being. As the night unfolds, her fight for survival becomes a terrifying battle...

Direction Sylvain Chomet

Synopsis Joker: Me and My Shadow (2024) is an animated short film helmed by renowned director Sylvain Chomet, known for his work on "Welcome to Belleville" and "The Simpsons." This whimsical and humorous piece serves as the opening act for "Joker:...

Direction Damien Leone

Cast David Howard Thornton · Lauren LaVera · Chris Jericho · Margaret Anne Florence

Synopsis Terrifier 3 (2024) follows the chilling return of Art the Clown, who is poised to disrupt the tranquility of Miles County's residents as they prepare to enjoy a peaceful Christmas Eve. The film promises a night of terror as Art...

Direction Tommy Lee Wallace

Cast Richard Thomas · John Ritter · Annette O'Toole · Harry Anderson

Synopsis It (TV) (1990) unfolds in the seemingly tranquil town of Derry, Maine, which is periodically plagued by a malevolent entity known as "It." This terrifying force, which manifests as a sinister clown named Pennywise, awakens every three decades to prey...

Direction Selton Mello

Cast Selton Mello · Paulo José · Tonico Pereira · Giselle Motta

Synopsis The Clown (2011) follows the story of a father and son duo, Benjamim (Selton Mello) and Valdemar (Paulo José), who are renowned clowns in a circus located in the heart of the Brazilian countryside. Benjamim, seeking a change in his...

Direction Damien Leone

Cast David Howard Thornton · Lauren LaVera · Elliott Fullam · Sarah Voigt

Synopsis Terrifier 2 (2022) follows the chilling return of Art the Clown, who is brought back to life by a malevolent force. The sinister clown finds himself in Miles County with a grim mission: to track down and eliminate a teenage...

Direction Andy Muschietti

Cast Jessica Chastain · James McAvoy · Isaiah Mustafa · James Ransone

Synopsis It: Chapter Two (2019) follows the Losers Club, who, after a quarter of a century, are compelled to reunite following a chilling phone call. The group, now adults, must confront their childhood fears and the malevolent entity, Pennywise, who has...