𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓)

Clown in a Cornfield (2025) is a slasher horror film based on the novel by Adam Cesare and directed by Eli Craig. The story centers around Quinn Maybrook, a teenager who moves with her father to the small town of Kettle Springs after the death of her mother. Hoping for a fresh start, they soon discover that the town is divided—tensions are rising between the conservative adults and the rebellious youth, especially after the local corn syrup factory closed down and left many unemployed.

Things take a dark turn when a killer dressed as Frendo the Clown—once the factory’s cheerful mascot—begins targeting the town’s teenagers. What starts as a prank turns into a horrifying bloodbath as Frendo stalks and brutally murders teens who represent the town’s changing values. The line between discipline and vengeance blurs as it becomes clear that someone is using Frendo to send a violent message.

As the body count rises, Quinn and her friends must fight for their lives while uncovering the truth behind the masked killer. They realize that the adults may be more involved than they seem, turning what should have been a safe haven into a deadly trap. Suspense builds as Quinn is forced to make impossible choices to survive the night and protect those she cares about.

With its mix of classic slasher thrills, small-town paranoia, and social commentary, Clown in a Cornfield delivers both scares and satire. The film explores generational conflict and the dangers of extremism, all wrapped in a tense, fast-paced horror experience. Fans of killer clowns and dark twists will find this 2025 adaptation both chilling and thought-provoking.