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BGN interviews the cast of the upcoming film Exhibiting Forgiveness.
Featured in the interviews are: André Holland – Tarrell, John Earl Jelks – LaRon, Titus Kaphar – Director and Andra Day – Aisha.
A Black artist finds his path to success derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, a recovering addict desperate to reconcile. Together, they learn that forgetting might be harder than forgiving.
Interviewer: Jamie Broadnax
Video Editor: Jamie Broadnax
Exhibiting Forgiveness premieres in theaters October 18th.
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While Arthur Fleck is not technically a clown, the sequel to Joker aptly titled Joker: Folie à Deux certainly shows the character is some pretty creepy clown makeup. And then there is the film Terrifier 3 currently in theaters. In this case our villain is a clown. Art the Clown unleashes chaos on the unsuspecting residents of Miles County.
It’s not just the balloon animals and oversized shoes that creep us out about clowns. There’s something about clowns that unsettles us. Maybe it’s the painted-on smile, hiding whatever lies beneath. But while everyone knows Pennywise, there are darker, lesser-known clowns lurking in horror movies — ones you might not have heard of. And they’re far more disturbing.
Jingles the Clown from Jingles the Clown
Once a circus clown, Jingles escapes from a mental asylum and returns to his small town to enact bloody revenge. His exaggerated makeup and maniacal personality make him a deeply unsettling figure. Jingles started as a regular circus performer, but after a mental breakdown, he descended into madness, becoming a deranged killer clown. The film follows his escape from a mental institution, where he returns to his hometown for a blood-soaked revenge spree. What makes Jingles so horrifying isn’t just his maniacal killing spree, but his disturbing, almost childlike demeanor while committing brutal murders.
Stitches from Stitches
Jingles wasn’t the only clown out for revenge, meet Stitches. A dead clown returns for vengeance, but it’s his twisted humor combined with brutal, graphic kills that make him unforgettable. Stitches starts as a washed-up, foul-mouthed party clown whose career ends in a tragic (and darkly comedic) accident. But his real terror begins when he returns from the dead to take revenge on the kids who accidentally killed him. What makes Stitches particularly terrifying is his blend of dark humor with grotesque violence. His twisted, undead form is unsettling, with decaying makeup and a permanent, sinister grin that only gets creepier as his kills become more creative.
Horny the Clown from Drive-Thru
Horny, a demonic fast-food mascot, is both ridiculous and terrifying. His sadistic sense of humor and violent rampage through suburbia give off a bizarrely unsettling vibe, making him a hidden horror you’ll never forget. Horny the Clown is the mascot of “Hella-Burger,” but there’s nothing happy about this fast-food nightmare. A demonic clown with a taste for vengeance, Horny embarks on a killing spree, targeting a group of teens connected to a dark secret from his past. With his oversized clown suit, jagged teeth, and glowing red eyes, Horny’s appearance is unsettling from the start, but it’s his sadistic sense of humor that sets him apart from other killer clowns. He cracks dark jokes and taunts his victims before slaughtering them in gruesome, often bizarre ways.
The Killer Klowns from Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Despite the film’s quirky, campy nature, the Killer Klowns are terrifying due to their grotesque and surreal appearance. These alien clowns invade Earth with a circus-themed arsenal of death — cocooning victims in cotton candy, using balloon animal traps, and wielding deadly popcorn guns. Their exaggerated facial features, with sharp teeth hidden behind their painted grins, transform familiar clown tropes into nightmare fuel. What makes them so unsettling is how they blend humor and horror, luring people in with playful antics before mercilessly killing them. The movie’s eerie carnival music and their slow, deliberate movements heighten the tension, leaving you with the uneasy feeling that you’re trapped in their deadly funhouse with no escape.
Gurdy the Clown from 100 Tears
Armed with a giant cleaver, Gurdy is a circus clown turned mass murderer, and the film’s grimy, low-budget feel only enhances the horror. Gurdy the Clown is a haunting embodiment of madness and brutality in 100 Tears. Once a beloved circus performer, he transforms into a nightmarish figure after suffering abuse and rejection. Gurdy is a hulking, grotesque clown with a disturbingly cheerful facade juxtaposed against his sadistic tendencies. His clown makeup, with exaggerated features and a permanent, unnerving grin, is unsettling, and the film amplifies his horror through its gruesome portrayal of violence.
The Clown Doll from Poltergeist
While not technically a full character, the clown doll in Poltergeist deserves a mention for its iconic scare. The sudden transformation from harmless toy to malevolent figure is a perfect example of how clowns in horror don’t need to move much to terrify. At first glance, it appears to be just another toy, but its painted grin, beady eyes, and lifelike features make it unsettling from the start. The film cleverly exploits the inherent creepiness of clowns, transforming a seemingly innocent object into a harbinger of terror.
This list of obscure clowns in horror, exploit our childhood fears and subvert the joyful image of clowns, morphing them into figures of dread and chaos. From Gurdy’s grotesque violence to Stitches’ dark humor, each character brings a unique flavor of horror that lingers long after the credits roll. These clowns may not have the notoriety of mainstream icons, but they embody the primal fear that something innocent can conceal unfathomable evil.
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If you were a teenager in the 2000s, then you surely remember the great Disney masterpiece Freaky Friday. Who can forget the hilariousness of a mom and daughter who end up switching bodies thanks to a fortune cookie? It has somehow been 20 years since we saw Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as Tess and Anna, but they are reportedly reprising those roles in a Freaky Friday sequel titled Freakier Friday. According to The Hollywood Reporter, both stars are ready for more body-swapping adventures, with Elyse Hollander penning the script and Nisha Ganatra set to direct.
Disney recently announced that Freakier Friday will hit theaters on August 8, 2025.
Freaky Friday 2 Casting News
For now, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are expected to reprise their roles in Freakier Friday. Additionally, Variety reveals that Julia Butters has joined the Freaky Friday sequel in an unknown role. But given what we know about the movie so far, we might speculate she’ll play the daughter or future stepdaughter of Lohan’s Anna.
Additionally, Deadline reports that Manny Jacinto is is reportedly in talks to join the movie. We are 100% pro this casting.
More Updates on Freakier Friday
Lohan and Curtis seemed to confirm news of the movie with a celebratory Instagram post.
Additionally, Lohan herself confirmed during an Andy Cohen interview that the sequel is happening. She remained mum about any production timelines but said that both she and Curtis were excited about a Freaky Friday sequel.
What Will Freakier Friday Be About?
So, what will this movie be about? Well, Jamie Lee Curtis wants her co-star to be a sexy grandma. In an interview with The View, which we learned about via Deadline, Curtis said, “Let me be the grandma, let me be the old grandma who switches places, so then Lindsay gets to be the sexy grandma who’s still happy with Mark Harmon in all the ways you would be happy with Mark Harmon… I would like to see Lindsay be the hot grandma, and I would like to see me try to deal with toddlers today. I want to be a helicopter parent in today’s world.” We’d love to see it.
Additionally, Entertainment Weekly reveals that newly minted director Nisha Ganatra shared a casting call on her social media for the movie. The casting call revealed that Anna Coleman (Lohan) now has a daughter and that she’s apparently getting married to a man who also has a daughter. Of course, Tess (Curtis) is still involved. Whatever swap is coming up for our favorite ladies, it seems like four people might be included this time.
Of course, there are no confirmed details about the Freaky Friday sequel at this time. But it isn’t shocking that this reunion is happening. During a retrospective interview, both Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan told The New York Times that they were open to a Freaky Friday sequel. And we have seen the actresses in very recent projects, too. Curtis came back as Laurie Strode once again in Halloween Ends while Lohan is back in the spotlight after Falling for Christmas, a very cute Netflix rom-com.
We’re still not ruling out Anna’s daughter swapping places with her while Tess tries to help them figure it all out. No matter what the plot is, we are totally down for a Freaky Friday sequel.
Originally published on May 11, 2023.
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