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Clown in a Cornfield

Theatrical release poster

Directed byEli Craig
Screenplay by
  • Carter Blanchard
  • Eli Craig
Based onClown in a Cornfield
by Adam Cesare
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBrian Pearson
Edited bySabrina Pitre
Music by

Production
company

Distributed by

Release dates

  • March 10, 2025 (SXSW)
  • May 9, 2025 (United States)

Running time

96 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Clown in a Cornfield is an upcoming American slasher film directed by Eli Craig and written by Craig and Carter Blanchard. The film is based on the 2020 novel by Adam Cesare.[1][2] It stars Katie Douglas, Kevin Durand, Will Sasso, Cassandra Potenza and Aaron Abrams.[3]

  • Katie Douglas as Quinn Maybrook
  • Kevin Durand as Arthur Hill
  • Will Sasso as Sheriff Dunne
  • Cassandra Potenza as Janet
  • Aaron Abrams as Dr. Maybrook
  • Daina Leitold as Trudy
  • Verity Marks as Ronnie
  • Carson MacCormac as Cole
  • Vincent Muller as Rust
  • Ayo Solanke as Tucker
  • Dylan McEwan as Tyler
  • Kaitlyn Bacon as Jessica
  • Jeff Strome as Knife Frendo
  • Jake Kennerd as Crossbow Frendo
  • Brittney Nusland as Party Goer
  • Bradley Sawatzky as Mr. Vern
  • Alexandre Martin Deakin as Matt
  • Anders Strome as Pitchfork / Axe Frendo
  • Justice Veosovich as Party Goer
  • Noah Craig as Red Beard (DJ)
  • Heath Vermette as Animal Control Worker
  • Diane Isfeld as Edna

Plans to adapt Clown in a Cornfield were announced in 2020, prior to the novel's August release. The rights were purchased by Temple Hill Entertainment, with plans to turn the novel into a feature film.[1] Eli Craig has been brought on to serve as the movie's director, adapting a script written by Carter Blanchard. Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey serve as producers.[4] Filming took place in Winnipeg from September 18 to October 23, 2023.[5]

Entertainment Film Distributors acquired the distribution rights of the film for U.K. release, Constantin Film for Germany and Switzerland, SND for France, Belga Films for Benelux, Elevation Pictures for Canada, StudioCanal for Australia and New Zealand, M2 Films for Eastern Europe, NOS Audiovisuais, for Portugal, ACME for Baltics, Tohokushinsha Film for Japan and Stage 6 Films for all other international markets.[6]

Clown in a Cornfield is scheduled to premiere at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival in March.[7] The film is scheduled for wide release by RLJE Films and Shudder on May 9, 2025.[8][9]

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  2. ^ Goodwin, Sophie (November 25, 2024). "'Clown in a Cornfield' Sets 2025 Release for "Savage" and "Insanely Fun" Adaptation". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on November 30, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  3. ^ Squires, John (August 28, 2024). "'Clown in a Cornfield' Movie Adaptation Rated "R" for "Bloody Horror Violence"". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
  4. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (2022-10-28). "'Smile' Producers Line Up Slasher Horror 'Clown In A Cornfield', Protagonist Launches Sales — AFM". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  5. ^ "Clown In A Cornfield". Production List. Film & Television Industry Alliance. August 21, 2023. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  6. ^ Ritman, Alex (February 17, 2023). "Berlin: 'Clown in a Cornfield' YA Horror From 'Smile' Producers Sells Out for Protagonist (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  7. ^ Grobar, Matt (January 22, 2025). "Seth Rogen Comedy Series 'The Studio' To Open SXSW 2025; 'The Accountant 2,' 'Death Of A Unicorn', 'Drop,' 'Happy Face' & More Also To Screen". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
  8. ^ T, Amber (November 25, 2024). "Slasher CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD Picked Up By Shudder For 2025 Release". Fangoria. Archived from the original on January 13, 2025. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  9. ^ James, Jonathan (November 27, 2024). "Horror Highlights: CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD, GRAVE CONVERSATIONS, HEAVY METAL". Daily Dead. Archived from the original on January 16, 2025. Retrieved January 16, 2025.