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 spook audiences ironically or if their presence is truly the stuff of nightmares, they have served as some classic horror movie villains or at least made an impression on audiences in some memorably terrifying scenes. See for yourself by checking out our picks from some of the best movies featuring some creepy clowns.
