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‘Killer Klowns From Outer Space’ Special Event Happening This May

To celebrate the approaching 30th anniversary of Killer Klowns From Outer Space the film’s composer, John Massari, is bringing it to life with a live-to-picture concert, Bacchanalian circus celebration and fan tribute to Hollywood on May 19th. The film will be screened at the storied Montalbàn Theater with the musical score performed live by The Hollywood Chamber Orchestra. But that’s not all. In addition, on May 18th, Varèse Sarabande Records will release Killer Klowns from Outer Space: Reimagined, a new recording of the soundtrack on CD and LP featuring the film’s original synth score performed by members of The Hollywood Chamber Orchestra, including a guest performance by composer Bear McCreary (‘The Walking Dead’, ’10 Cloverfield Lane’, ‘Battlestar Galactica’), and new orchestrations from composer John Massari and more. You can get your tickets HERE. When: Saturday, May 19th Where: The Montalbán Theatre, 1615 Vine Street, Los Angeles CA 90028 Parking: Paid public parking is available one door north of The Montalbán

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Blu-ray Review: Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)

I can’t even to begin to fathom the fact that some of you fine fiends haven’t seen Killer Klowns From Outer Space, but just in case here’s a quick sinister synopsis: When a big top from beyond the stars lands on Earth and dispenses monstrous alien clowns, it’s up to a gaggle of college kids to try and save the day by facing off against the bizarre creatures and their even more bizarre weapons (cotton candy guns, man eating shadow puppets, killer popcorn et. al.) Can our heroes survive the night and send those ha-ha horrors packing? Surreal, hilarious, filled to the rafters with over-the-top practical effects goodness; Killer Klowns is considered a classic (klassic?) by many, and considered a masterpiece by your’s cruelly. Besides an overwhelming sense of fun and frights, the main takeaway from ol’ double K is that low budget horror pics can be imaginative and unique on a shoestring budget…a lesson today’s slasher and haunting obsessed

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Apr 14, 2018

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‘Killer Klowns From Outer Space’ Special Event Happening This May

To celebrate the approaching 30th anniversary of Killer Klowns From Outer Space the film’s composer, John Massari, is bringing it to life with a live-to-picture concert, Bacchanalian circus celebration and fan tribute to Hollywood on May 19th. The film will be screened at the storied Montalbàn Theater with the musical score performed live by The Hollywood Chamber Orchestra. But that’s not all. In addition, on May 18th, Varèse Sarabande Records will release Killer Klowns from Outer Space: Reimagined, a new recording of the soundtrack on CD and LP featuring the film’s original synth score performed by members of The Hollywood Chamber Orchestra, including a guest performance by composer Bear McCreary (‘The Walking Dead’, ’10 Cloverfield Lane’, ‘Battlestar Galactica’), and new orchestrations from composer John Massari and more. You can get your tickets HERE. When: Saturday, May 19th Where: The Montalbán Theatre, 1615 Vine Street, Los Angeles CA 90028 Parking: Paid public parking is available one door north of The Montalbán

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Blu-ray Review: Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988)

I can’t even to begin to fathom the fact that some of you fine fiends haven’t seen Killer Klowns From Outer Space, but just in case here’s a quick sinister synopsis: When a big top from beyond the stars lands on Earth and dispenses monstrous alien clowns, it’s up to a gaggle of college kids to try and save the day by facing off against the bizarre creatures and their even more bizarre weapons (cotton candy guns, man eating shadow puppets, killer popcorn et. al.) Can our heroes survive the night and send those ha-ha horrors packing? Surreal, hilarious, filled to the rafters with over-the-top practical effects goodness; Killer Klowns is considered a classic (klassic?) by many, and considered a masterpiece by your’s cruelly. Besides an overwhelming sense of fun and frights, the main takeaway from ol’ double K is that low budget horror pics can be imaginative and unique on a shoestring budget…a lesson today’s slasher and haunting obsessed

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Apr 14, 2018