After watching Terrifier 3, here are 4 more killer clown horror movies to watch

The world of creepy, murderous clowns has fascinated and terrified audiences for decades, blending gore, suspense, and twisted humor. Recently, these types of horror films featuring killer clowns have seen a resurgence with the highly successful Terrifier film series created by Damien Leone.

There are three movies in the film series so far, with the third installment now available to rent or purchase on digital platforms. A fourth movie is currently in the works, so fans have more to look forward to in the future.

After watching Terrifier 3, you'll probably find yourself itching for more creepy, killer clown mayhem. That's no problem for us at 1428 Elm! If you’re ready to experience more sinister clowns, here are four other horror movies featuring sadistic killer clowns wreaking havoc.

Clown (2014)

• Directed by: Jon Watts
• Written by: Watts and Christopher Ford
• Cast: Eli Roth, Laura Allen, Christian Distefano, Andy Powers, Peter Stormare
• Where to watch: Netflix

Clown is a supernatural horror movie following a man named Kent who, after trying on a creepy, cursed clown costume, finds himself slowly transforming into a murderous clown. As the transformation progresses, his behavior becomes increasingly violent and uncontrollable. He begins to terrorize those around him, leading to a series of gruesome murders.

Circus of the Dead (2017)

• Directed by: Billy Pon
• Written by: Pon and Lee Ankrum
• Cast: Bill Oberst Jr., Parrish Randall, Chanel Ryan
• Where to watch: Tubi for free

Circus of the Dead provides a similarly dark and disturbing experience, much like Terrifier 3. It revolves around a group of twisted clowns who adduct a man and his daughters and then force him to play a deadly game to rescue his family.

The Clown at Midnight (1999)

• Directed by: Jean Pellerin
• Written by: Kenneth J. Hall
• Cast: Sarah Lassez, James Duval, Tatyana Ali, Margot Kidder, Christopher Plummer
• Where to watch: Tubi for free

The Clown at Midnight takes place in an old, abandoned theater, where a group of high school students must survive a deadly and terrifying confrontation with a vengeful killer clown who is determined to take them down one by one.

Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) 

• Directed by: Stephen Chiodo
• Written by: Stephen and Charles Chiodo
• Cast: Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson, Royal Dano, John Vernon
• Where to watch: Tubi for free

This cult classic centers around a group of alien clowns who land in a small town and begin terrorizing the citizens using circus-themed weapons to capture and kill people. Now, it's up to a bunch of teenagers to find a way to stop them before it's too late and before they take over the entire town.