Well, what was I expecting with a title like that?
In 1991, a bunch of kids are massacred by Frendo, a clown mascot for a corn syrup factory in a small rural town in Missouri. Fast forward to present day, and the town hasn't changed at all, but Frendo is back for second helpings.
If it's trying to evoke something like Pennywise or Art the Clown, then it failed on both fronts. This feels like nothing more than bottom of the DVD barrel fodder, yet somehow it seems to have touched upon somewhat of a cultural phenomenon, which just pisses me off even more since it doesn't live up to lofty expectations. Having no standards for quality is why we keep being fed this garbage in the first place. It's a lame and tepid horror-comedy slasher whose entire purpose seems to be trying to drive a further wedge between the generational divide...so mission accomplished, I guess?
This movie was made by the director of the wonderful Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, yet contains none of the wiles or charm that made that film worthwhile.
1½ rotary phones out of 5
