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Clown in a Cornfield Sets Box Office Record

5/15/2025

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"Clown in a Cornfield," an IFC horror film, made a splash with a $3.9 million debut, setting records for the studio despite landing in fifth place at the box office. Based on Adam Cesare's novel, it masterfully blends humor and horror, proving that low-budget films can thrive and hinting at a promising future for IFC in the genre.

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Story summary

"Clown in a Cornfield," an IFC horror film, made a splash with a $3.9 million debut, setting records for the studio despite landing in fifth place at the box office. Based on Adam Cesare's novel, it masterfully blends humor and horror, proving that low-budget films can thrive and hinting at a promising future for IFC in the genre.