The evil clown has long lurked outside the big top in the scary-funny, the scary-bad, and the just plain scary. Writer Mark Dery believes that coulrophobia, or fear of clowns, is a reaction to the ...

In addition to this new incarnation of the monstrous, murdering clown trope, rogue scary clowns have been spotted recently stalking the streets of Wasco, California.In July, a "creepy" clown ...

The possibly-mythological clown figure Tenali Rama, who allegedly lived as jester to the medieval Indian court in the 1500s, had the origin story to end all origin stories.

The History and Psychology of Clowns Being Scary. You aren’t alone in your fear of makeup-clad entertainers; people have been frightened by clowns for centuries. Linda Rodriguez McRobbie.

Halloween costumes and props, including a 'scary' clown costume, are seen for sale at Total Party, a party store, in Arlington, Virginia, October 7. Why are people afraid of clowns? Halloween ...

In the early 1800s, he invented the painted white face and red smile. A genuine celebrity, he certainly lived up to the cliche of the "tears of a clown". "While performing, he always looked ...

Just when did clowns become scary? Bill Skarsgard as the evil clown Pennywise in the film "It," based on the book by Stephen King. ... 2016's "Bad Clowns." Not to throw a pie in anyone's face, ...

The R-rated psychological thriller has already grossed over $123 million at the box office, and now, scary-good clown makeup inspired by It is all over Instagram — just in time for Halloween.

The History and Psychology of Clowns Being Scary You aren’t alone in your fear of makeup-clad entertainers; people have been frightened by clowns for centuries. Linda Rodriguez McRobbie.