4K UHD Review - Killer Klowns from Outer Space
September 29, 2024
Box office reports are a little hazy with 1988's "Killer Klowns from Outer Space," but one source lists a $352 gross for the feature. And yet, while offered no opportunity to prove itself during its limited theatrical release, the picture has managed to build an incredible fan base thanks to early video offerings and cable showings. The brand weirdly keeps getting bigger as the years pass, with plenty of merchandise for sale to maintain "Klowns" visibility, and there's even a video game due for release in 2024, allowing the faithful to return to the source, offered a chance to go head-to-head with the multicolored menace. And why does this endeavor remain so beloved? The Chiodo Brothers. The creators of "Killer Klowns from Outer Space," the siblings display their technical expertise with special effects and show their love of B-movies with the effort, which offers a sometimes wonderful level of genre invention. And now, after many Blu-ray releases, the circus aliens with a wild sense of dark humor return to disc with a UHD presentation that's meant to bring out the best of this colorful, playful dosage of nightmare fuel. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com
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