### The 20 Scariest Clowns in Film History
Clowns are supposed to be funny and entertaining, but in the world of horror movies, they can be terrifying. Here are 20 of the scariest clowns in film history that will make you shiver.
1. **Pennywise from “It”**
– Bill Skarsgård’s portrayal of Pennywise is one of the most iconic and terrifying clowns in horror history. This dancing clown preys on the fears of children in Derry, Maine, making him a nightmare to face.
2. **Art the Clown from “Terrifier”**
– Art the Clown is a silent killer who wears a monochrome onesie and a creepy grimace. His silence makes his actions even more brutal and terrifying, making him a formidable movie monster.
3. **The Killer Klowns from “Killer Klowns From Outer Space”**
– These alien clowns are downright unholy looking, with their faces fixed in disturbingly malicious grins. They don’t hide their murderous intentions, making them a perfect example of creepy clowns.
4. **Pinhead from “Hellraiser”**
– While not the primary villain, Pinhead is one of the most recognizable Cenobites. His role in the supernatural sadomasochists adds to the horror and makes him a memorable character.
5. **Valak from “The Conjuring 2″**
– Valak is a demon that can masquerade as a nun, infiltrating the most respected orders of the religion. His ability to change forms makes him even scarier.
6. **Slenderman from “Slenderman”**
– This fictional character originated as an urban myth and has become a horror villain. His tall, faceless entity that makes people vanish is enough to send chills down your spine.
7. **Jason Voorhees in a Clown Suit from “Friday the 13th”**
– Although Jason isn’t typically a clown, his appearance in a clown suit makes him even more terrifying. The combination of his machete and the clown suit is a nightmare scenario.
8. **Clown from “Clown”**
– In this 2014 film, a real estate agent named Kent McCoy finds an old clown costume that turns out to be the skin and hair of an ancient Icelandic demon. The costume slowly transforms him into the demon, making him a terrifying figure.
9. **Sam from “Trick ‘r Treat”**
– Sam is a trick-or-treater with an ominous presence. His orange footie pajamas and stitched burlap face make him seem cute at first, but his sharp pumpkin lollipop and involvement in tragic events make him scarier.
10. **Captain Spaulding from “House of 1000 Corpses”**
– This clown is part of Rob Zombie’s horror universe and is known for his twisted and disturbing nature. He adds to the horror genre with his unpredictable behavior.
11. **The Joker from “Joker”**
– Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of the Joker takes the character to a new level of terror. His chaotic and unpredictable behavior makes him a formidable villain.
12. **Frowny the Clown from “Clown”**
– Also known as the Clöyne, Frowny is an ancient Icelandic demon that takes the form of a clown. His transformation into Kent McCoy is a terrifying plot twist.
13. **Herbert Karlsson from “Clown”**
– Herbert is the previous owner of the clown costume and knows its dark history. His involvement in the plot adds to the horror and makes him a memorable character.
14. **The Chiodo Brothers’ Klowns from “Killer Klowns From Outer Space”**
– These alien clowns were created by the Chiodo Brothers and are known for their disturbingly malicious gr
