If clowns are meant to bring us joy and make us laugh, then why do they appear in so many great horror movies as harbingers of fear and anguish? Whether these traditional symbols of comedy are used to ...

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Clowns have been known for being more frightening than funny for the longest time in the horror genre. There is a reason why the fear of clowns has its own term, "coulrophobia." What was once a ...

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Dozens of clowns descended on Expo ’74 for Clown Day. There were professional clowns, amateur clowns and lots of kids dressed up as clowns. As part of the festivities, a clown contest was held to pick ...