Cleavers: Killer Clowns

A UK Independent No Budget feature Film that promises a lot and delivers on many levels.

The film is very much set in the US but filmed in the UK on a "zero budget" basis. But the quality of the film far exceeds that 'no money' situation. More incredible is that this film is one of a series in the Mycho Universe. The limitations of filming in the UK and yet setting the story in the US are cleverly worked out in advance so that it is very believable what is seen on the screen. There are some inventive solutions to difficulties in attempting some of the horror moment and the story itself is captivating enough that you don't need to have seen the prequel - just accept that there is a clown called Cleaver and he happens to kill people...

One of the trademarks of the Mycho-verse is the quality of colourful lighting on scenes and thats true in Cleavers as well. A good, fun, watchable film that is enjoyable and clever.

Oh, and a few characteristic verbal jokes along the way.

The end of my night last night led me to discover that there was ANOTHER Cleaver movie. Its not quite the same as the first one, its less colors and more of a gritty style. It feel a lot like Leatherface movies.

The characters in this one were more interesting I think, and they were all very broken and devastating characters. The clown looks better this time and the little clown girl is REALLY creepy.

I loved it. More of these please.

'Cleavers: Killer Clowns' is a Welsh production, with the cast putting on decent American accents. Director MJ Dixon's cast also includes a couple of names often associated with fellow countryman Andrew Jones's prolific North Bank Entertainment. The cinematography, either coincidentally or by design, reminds me of the style used on an early Jones' project, 2014's 'Theatre of Fear'. Lots of tight close-us and a sickly colour palette don't just obscure the limits of a low budget, but also give the film a feel all of its own, a claustrophobic atmosphere which is good for horror.

Dixon's writing isn't quite as successful, with some fairly repetitive dialogue. The storyline meanders a little too - but on the whole, I enjoyed this.

There seem to have been a lot of films recently similar to 'Killer Clowns'; names like Jones, Louisa Warren and MJ Dixon can be found behind the growing list, and this is one of the better ones. Of course, it won't impress those who are eager for fast-moving CGI and a few more bangs and whistles, but I've seen a lot worse.

Slow moving it may be, but it's competently made and has a certain queasy atmosphere which is pretty unnerving at times. 7 out of 10.

Caught Cleavers: Killer Clowns at Horror on Sea back in January 2019. I'd seen the original along with a few other "Mycho Universe" films. I have to say that this is by far their best yet - it has a killer premise and really effective scares. But the most impressive thing is this really did have a small budget and was shot in the UK, but the director and his team have done a really good job of making it seem as if its shot in the US.

Its a fun entertaining ride and if you like slashers then you'll love it. Its really nice to see the Mycho films progress film by film. I look forward to Cleavers 3.

I recently watched Cleaver: Killer Clowns (2019) on Tubi. The storyline follows a group of friends on a road trip who pick up the wrong hitchhiker, leading them to a farm run by Cleaver and his demented family. Cleaver has some twisted games in store for the group, but they're not going to enjoy them...

Directed by Mj Dixon (Thorn), the film stars Georgie Smibert (The Girl Who Loves a Girl), Kimberly Lasi (Sober City), Matthew Baunsgard (Freddy's Fridays), and Derek Nelson (I Am Rage).

This is a poorly written, mediocre-acting, low-budget horror film, and it feels like one. However, the kills are surprisingly good, with fun gore, creative blood splatter, and some truly cringeworthy scenes... so I kind of liked it. The costumes and makeup are also decent. The villains, though not the best when they're talking, are fun to root for, and I actually enjoyed their presence. The ending is cheesy but sets up the potential for more in the series.

In conclusion, Cleaver: Killer Clowns is what you'd expect from a low-budget, indie horror movie, but it does have a few redeeming elements for genre enthusiasts. I'd give it a 4.5/10 and only recommend it with the right expectations.