The Clown Murders (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1976, The Clown Murders is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Martyn Burke, running about 96 minutes. “It started as a joke...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of young professionals decides to play a practical joke on one of their ex-girlfriends who married a rich man who is about to close a major real estate deal. They plan to kidnap her and mess up the deal. Unfortunately, the joke becomes deadly serious.
Who’s in it. The Clown Murders stars Stephen Young as Charlie, Susan Keller as Alison, Lawrence Dane as Philip and John Candy as Ollie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Clown Murders has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Clown Murders page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Clown Murders tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Clown Murders (1976)?
- In US, The Clown Murders is available to stream on Artiflix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Clown Murders worth watching?
- The Clown Murders holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Clown Murders?
- The Clown Murders stars Stephen Young, Susan Keller, Lawrence Dane, John Candy and Gary Reineke.
- When was The Clown Murders released?
- The Clown Murders was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.