It’s Craaazy!

The Rio Theatre's Friday Late Night Movie series continues on October 20 with a dose of dark and goofy fun, with the 1988 cult-classic KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE. This truly one-of-a-kind alien-invasion sci-fi follows blood-drinking intergalactic clowns hell bent on harvesting a small, sleepy town of its plasma. With Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson, John Vernon.

"Funny but also genuinely disturbing (there's something immediately dangerous about these clowns), Killer Klowns has dozens of images and moments that will stick in your subconscious." (Nashville Scene)

"The imagination that went into the visual effects, the set design, and the alien gadgetry makes it easy to overlook any minor deficiencies in other departments." (Film Frenzy)

Featuring an appearance from local burlesque superstar Melody Mangler. Costumes welcome and encouraged!

Friday, October 20
Doors 11:00 pm | Movie 11:30 pm

Late Night Date Night! This Friday Late Night Movie is 2-for-1 entry, so bring a pal, date, or a friend who is terrified of clowns and make a night of it!

KILLER KLOWNS FROM OUTER SPACE (Stephen Chiodo, 1988 / 88 mins / 18A) When teenagers Mike and Debbie see a comet crash outside their sleepy small town, they investigate and discover a pack of murderous aliens who look very much like circus clowns. They try to warn the local authorities, but everyone assumes their story is a prank. Meanwhile, the clowns set about harvesting and eating as many people as they can. It's not until they kidnap Debbie that Mike decides it's up to him to stop the clowns' bloody rampage.

*Must be 19+ w/ID for entry. Rio Theatre Groupons and passes OK for any single film screening only. Please redeem at the box office.
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