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Damien Leone


The modern clown dates back to the 19th century but it originated from the caricature of a fool or country bumpkin a few hundred years earlier. Whilst they became a staple of circuses around the world, performing a mix of physical comedy and acrobatics. They’re also incredibly scary. A fact that didn’t go unnoticed by …

Coulrophobia is persistent and irrational fear of clowns. It’s a phobia that seems to affect many more people than you’d think. Whilst it might be an illogical fear, clowns have been a part of genre cinema for decades. Pennywise is undoubtedly the most famous example, but films such as Killjoy, Killer Clowns from Out of …