Exploring Comedy Legend John Candy’s Only Horror Film, ‘The Clown Murders’
Comedian John Candy built a legendary legacy through beloved comedy classics like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Uncle Buck, and Cool Runnings. However, long before becoming a world-famous comedy star, the beloved Canadian actor delivered an early dramatic performance in a dark 1976 independent horror film titled The Clown Murders. A Twisted Prank Turns Fatal Directed by Martyn Burke, the movie explores a terrifying scenario that quickly spirals out of control on Halloween night. Four former college friends plan a foolish scheme to kidnap an ex-girlfriend to ruin a massive real estate deal. The men wear full clown costumes and masks to execute their practical joke unnoticed. However, a very real, knife-wielding killer dressed as a clown suddenly begins stalking the group for revenge. What begins as a harmless prank rapidly becomes a harrowing battle for survival. An Ensemble Cast Depicting Raw Canadian Cinema The low-budget horror features a notable lineup of regional talent alongside John Candy. The cast also includes
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