Watchmojo counts down ten scariest clown sightings. All these clown sightings have been turned into a map. Idk if this stuff is fake, but either way this is hella creepy. Whereas previous, stressinducing events have officially come to a close, it would appear clowns are continuing to wreak havoc and stir fear. Sightings in croatia begun on october 16 in osijek, then followed in other cities, such as karlovac and trilj. You can thank stephen king if creepy clowns make a comeback. Creepy clown sightings movie trailer will give you nightmares. Creepy clown sightings could return in 2017, pennsylvania state police warn. Oct 04, 2016 clowns have long terrified both children and adults, especially in the 1980s after king created the nightmareinducing clown pennywise in the horror novel, it, which was later turned into a movie. Sightings in south carolina are spooking children and adults. Sep 02, 2017 with a new movie version of stephen kings it premiering soon, this was inevitable.
May 05, 2017 my friend showed me what he saw in my backyard, he got it on camera, the clown hasnt showed back up at my house since. Creepy clown sightings continue in 2017 as two more are. Creepy clown masks are displayed at a halloween store in the brooklyn borough of new york city on october 20. Oct 05, 2017 the places creepy clowns were spotted in during the autumn of 2016 what sightings have there been in 2017. Since initial clown incident, there has been a rash of clown sightings, almost.
Creepy clown sightings in south carolina cause a frenzy the. With fall upon us and the release of stephen kings it remake hitting movie theaters on september 8, its believed that creepy clown sightings will make a comeback this year. Beginning in august 2016, creepy and fake clown sightings spread across the u. The map, composed by mashable, allows you to see where people are reporting clown sightings and interactions all around the united states and even the rare clown sightings that have occurred overseas. Oct 10, 2016 the vast majority of people are not scared of clowns daytoday but a clown s face has become part of a scare culture. It appears that the mediadriven phenomena of creepy clowns filled a void created by public and media boredom with the long campaign of 2016. From creepy clowns filmed lurking in cemeteries to clowns spotted wandering through cornfields, we take a look at 10 creepy clown sightings caught on tape.
Oct 03, 2016 clowns are weaving machetes in nj and some in sc. May 01, 2017 the great clown panic of 2016 didnt seem to stop with the years other haunting and seemingly neverending phenomena, like the presidential election or shia labeoufs performance art. These rogue clowns have reportedly lurked on the side of roadways, tried to lure women and children into the woods, and chased people with knives and machetes. That said, should clowns continue to pop up in other disparate locales with a similar frequency, the case could be made that clowns are, indeed, coming back. The vast majority of people are not scared of clowns daytoday but a clown s face has become part of a scare culture. Oct 10, 2016 the first clowns were spotted in south carolina in august 2016, but since then, sightings have been reported around the world. And as summer came to a close in 2017, killer clowns came for american audiences in the tv show american horror story. In late july, a man in maine was arrested while dressed as a creepy clown. Tommy v films has snatched up rights to clown epidemic film behind the sightings, a physiological thriller inspired by hours of footage from scary clown sightings recor. A participant of a zombie walk posing for a portrait in strasbourg september, 2014. New line have been forced to deny that theyre behind the recent spate of creepy clown sightings in america, which some have speculated was a promotional campaign for their it remake. It was late august 2016, in rural south carolina, when the first creepy clown reportedly came out of the woods, attempting to lure away children. With the fall of 2017 upon us, it is anticipated that similar creepy clown sightings could be reported starting as soon as september, in part due to the fact that the movie it will be released in theaters on 982017.
Creepy clown sighting pranks have happened since the 1980s but never quite like this. Tommy v nabs clown epidemic thriller behind the sightings. With the fall of 2017 upon us, it is anticipated that similar creepy clown sightings could be reported starting as soon as september, in part due to the fact that the movie it will be. I believe, i believe i will follow yall with pride and dedication. Jun 12, 2017 creepy clown sightings movie trailer will give you nightmares.
Oct 17, 2016 12 of the most bizarre creepy clown sightings 1. Creepy clown scared off after man fires gun into air, police say. So far, creepy clowns have been sighted in a few states in the u. The man in the costume allegedly made threats to kill the kids. Sep 05, 2016 deputies in greenville county said the clowns were initially seen in wooded areas, where they allegedly tried to entice children to join them, but sightings have now increased with reports that. The scary clown phenomenon swept the nation last year and some state police are warning residents to be on the lookout again this. The incidents were reported in the united states, canada, and subsequently in other countries and territories from august 2016.
Police were called after a person dressed as a killer clown was sighted in the essex town. The places creepy clowns were spotted in during the autumn of 2016 what sightings have there been in 2017. Police are worried about new creepy clown incidents there was a rash of sightings and even crime associated. Oct 30, 2019 sep, 2017 a brief history of creepy clowns.
Remember the fall of 2016 when creepy clown sightings were reported throughout the united states and the world fueling a clown panic throughout the country. Clown sightings in the united states in 2017 colorado clown arrest made from 2016 incident. With a new movie version of stephen kings it premiering soon, this was inevitable. The first clowns were spotted in south carolina in. Creepy clown police warnings as craze spreads bbc news. Its hard to say exactly what has caused the spree of clown sightings, but its safe to say that many of them are likely copycats who want a piece of the attention. Shaneice price, 22, from walsall, posted footage on twitter of a redhair clown who she claims tried to get into her car before following her to. The 2016 clown sightings were reports of people disguised as evil clowns in incongruous settings, such as near forests and schools. Jul 29, 2018 for the second year in a row, there has been a wave of creepy clown sightings across forrest city. The new movie based on stephen kings classic horror tale it opens this weekend, sending shivers down the spines of clownhaters across the country. At least 44 states have reported sightings of creepy, threatening clowns.
According to philadelphias cbs local, pennsylvania state police have issued a warning about a resurgence of creepy clowns for 2017. That was just the catalyst for local news hysteria across the nation. North dakota children targeted in latest menacing incident. We are all about those creepy, scary, bizarro clowns popping up from woods and on the dark roads. There were a few other creepy clown sightings in the last few months. Recently, creepy clown sightings have been terrorizing america and now other countries, with actual clowns spotted in at least 25 states. Top police news from the bizarre to the tragic, here are top police stories that made headlines in odenton and crofton in 2017. Creepy clown sightings expand to second south carolina city. The great clown panic of 2016 didnt seem to stop with the years other haunting and seemingly neverending phenomena, like the presidential election or shia labeoufs performance art. As pennywise terrifies a new generation of filmgoers, join us as we count 10 creepy clown sightings caught on video. Top 10 scariest clown videos creepy clown sightings caught on camera 2018. Shaneice price, 22, from walsall, posted footage on twitter of a redhair clown who she claims tried to get into her car before following her to a pub. This video shows a creepy clown sighting caught on camera only a few days ago.
The burger chains decision comes after a rash of pranks around the country that have involved eerie clown sightings. The carolinas clown sightings refers to a reports that people dressed as clowns were attempting to lure kids into the woods in various locations in south and north carolina. Cab 00417 august 30, 2017 pennsylvania state police bureau of criminal investigation pennsylvania criminal intelligence center page 1 of 1 creepy clowns. More creepy clowns continued to appear across north america throughout 2016 and 2017, scaring children and attracting the attention of law enforcement agencies. Creepy clown sightings could return in 2017, pennsylvania state. Clowns have long terrified both children and adults, especially in the 1980s after king created the nightmareinducing clown pennywise in the horror novel, it, which was later turned into a. The first clowns were spotted in south carolina in august 2016, but. Clown hysteria has taken the country by storm, fueling widespread fear and fascination while prompting calls for calm from police. Aug 31, 2017 with the fall of 2017 upon us, it is anticipated that similar creepy clown sightings could be reported starting as soon as september, in part due to the fact that the movie it will. A newsentertainment page surrounded around this clown epidemic. Tommy v films has snatched up rights to clown epidemic film behind the sightings, a physiological thriller inspired by hours of. North dakota children targeted in latest menacing incident by chris riotta on 5117 at 5. Police are worried about new creepy clown incidents there was a.
Clown run over clown sighting original video youtube. Oct 10, 2016 no, the circus is not in town but a spate of creepy clown sightings have people around the world on edge. After police began receiving the reports in late august 2016, many internet users speculated the sightings were a viral marketing campaign for the upcoming 2017 remake of the 1986 horror film it. From the machete clown, to a teenage mob of clowns, to the infamous wasco clown, these creepy clown pranks gone wrong are simply horrifying. Some teenagers allegedly beat a person dressed as a clown in osijek and on october 21, the first three people dressed as clowns were arrested in karlovac. Clown sightings in the uk where theyve been spotted in 2017. Police in newcastle received reports of someone dressed as a creepy clown leaping out of bushes. Creepy clown sightings could return in 2017, pennsylvania. No, the circus is not in town but a spate of creepy clown sightings have people around the world on edge.
Back in 1990, when kings it miniseries aired for the first time, fear of clowns was a kind of offbeat phobia to have. There is a stereotype of the nasty, evil, eerie clown. No, the circus is not in town but a spate of creepy clown sightings have people around the. Share your reports and sightings with our community. Sep 03, 2017 according to philadelphias cbs local, pennsylvania state police have issued a warning about a resurgence of creepy clowns for 2017. Oct 06, 2016 the map, composed by mashable, allows you to see where people are reporting clown sightings and interactions all around the united states and even the rare clown sightings that have occurred overseas. It was an era long before the news reports of reallife creepy clown sightings. Top 10 scariest clown videos creepy clown sightings. With the fall of 2017 upon us, it is anticipated that similar creepy clown sightings could be reported starting as soon as september, in part due to the fact that the movie it will. Creepy clowns have been spotted terrorizing the woods in both north and south carolina, with some believing its a viral campaign for stephen kings it. State police warn about possible return creepy clown sightings.
Here is a list of the states and what has happened. Aug 31, 2017 community corner creepy clowns making a comeback in illinois. Mar 30, 2017 creepy clowns were reportedly sighted in real life. Pennywise met with a less than terrified audience nearly three decades ago. Is the it movie behind this rash of creepy clown sightings. Scary clown sightings increase, is this a viral stunt for it. Deputies in greenville county said the clowns were initially seen in wooded areas. The new stephen kings it movie and the infamously creepy clown pennywise will meet a new audience in 2017. The first clowns were spotted in south carolina in august 2016, but since then, sightings have been reported around the world. Cant tell you how none of the people i know appreciated my. How do clowns supposedly agents of humor and good fun cause such. During the fall of 2016, creepy clown sightings became fairly common in over two dozen states, according to time. Creepy clown sightings expand to second south carolina. Dec 22, 2016 at least 44 states have reported sightings of creepy, threatening clowns.