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I think the Saw movies were already scary enough. But then of course anime had to introduce a clown character as the one pulling all the strings. And while we’re at it, let’s also give him some demonic powers.
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- It Chapters One & Two (2017 & 2019) Rent both on Amazon Video or Apple TV. When it comes to the stars of scary clown movies, no colorful killer captures audiences' shock and fear better than Pennywise the Dancing Clown in Stephen King's It.
- Killer Klowns From Outer Space (1988) Stream On fuboTV. Some clowns are demons, and some turn out to be murderers with a lot of makeup. And then, there are the times when they're a race of aliens who turn their victims into cotton candy.
- Haunt (2019) Stream on Prime Video or Hulu. Haunt fits in both the scary clown movies mold and the haunted house movies mold. The 2019 film follows a group of partygoers on Halloween night who stumble across a haunted house attraction.
- The Jack In The Box (2019) Stream on Prime Video or Peacock. England produces their fair share of scary clown movies, including jumpscare-heavy The Jack in the Box.
- Hisoka Morow (Hunter X Hunter) Hisoka Morow starts off as a badass figure in the early parts of Hunter X Hunter, and he only becomes even more badass over time.
- Buggy (One Piece) Buggy is one of the "great" side characters in One Piece. Not only did he manage to escape from the Impel Down, but he also survived and lived after the Marineford War (where he was caught up in a war between the two great forces of the sea).
- Clowns (Tokyo Ghoul) The Clowns are a group of ghouls who wear clown-themed masks. Over the course of their story in Tokyo Ghoul, their main goal remains a big mystery, but its members are well-known ghouls.
- Earl of Millennium (D.Gray-Man) Another clown-like character in the D.Gray-man series is the Earl of Millennium, who leads the Noah Family. He has the typical appearance of a clown, including a chubby belly and a big smile.
- Johan Liebert (Monster) Even though it doesn't have any characters with superhuman abilities, Monster is one of the darkest anime series of all time.
- Peter Ratri (The Promised Neverland) Most horrifying anime characters aren't out-and-out monsters or demons but rather humans with wicked intent—like Peter Ratri of The Promised Neverland.
- Hisoka Morow (Hunter X Hunter) Speaking of bloodlust, Hisoka Morow of Hunter X Hunter is seen with a powerful bloodlust during the Hunter Exam, to the point that Gon was stopped and terrified.
- Illumi Zoldyck (Hunter X Hunter) An assassin by occupation and born to a family of killers, Illumi Zoldyck is one of the most terrifying characters in Hunter X Hunter.
- 10 Piedmon from Digimon Adventure
- 9 Mad Pierrot from Cowboy Bebop
- 8 Donato Porpora from Tokyo Ghoul
- 7 Joker from Black Butler
- 6 Caesar Clown from One Piece
- 5 Death 13 from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders
- 4 The Earl of Millennium from D Gray-Man
- 3 Charlotte from Puella Magi Madoka Magica
- 2 Hisoka Morow from Hunter X Hunter
- 1 Quetzalcoatl from Beelzebub
A Digimon that is made from nightmares. Piedmon is a sadistic and cruel Digimon and is the deadliest of the Dark Masters. He ruled over the wastelands of the Digital World and had an army of Digimon at his disposal. He was also the leader of the Dark Master and had some of the most powerful Digimon working for him like LadyDevimon. He almost succee...
He might’ve only appeared in one episode, but Mad Pierrot is one of the most memorable villains from Cowboy Bebop.Compared to other villains, Mad Pierrot seemed supernatural in strength and speed. Plus, he could block projectiles and could fly. He’s probably the toughest villain to have ever fought aside from Vicious, but it can be argued that Spik...
As if the Tokyo Ghoul world wasn't terrifying and creepy enough,Donato Porpora ups both elements by wearing a creepy clown mask. He is utterly ruthless and cruel, and other ghouls know him for being sadistic. He loves to make his victims suffer, physically or psychologically. He has no regard for others and is willing to do whatever it takes to sta...
While he’s not the typical creepy clown, both in looks and personality, it’s what he’s done that makes him scary. Joker had a tragic past, having been abandoned by his mother and fought to survive along with the other Circus members while living on the streets. Baron Kelvin found them and gave them a home, so naturally. Joker would be in his debt a...
While Buggy the Clown might be the first character to come to mind when it comes to clowns from One Piece, he’s just not as scary as Caesar Clown.Caesar does have the terrifying smile of a creepy clown and has the personality to match. Described by Smoker as “one very crazy bastard”, Caesar Clown is arrogant, sinister, sadistic, and utterly evil. H...
Being from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, it’s not surprising that this clown character is scary and one of the most terrifying characters. Stardust Crusaders also kicks the creepy factor up a notch by having a tarot card character design reference to Death 13, which is based on the Death card and is equipped with a scythe. If that d...
He might not look like a typical clown, but he does give off the creepy clown vibes with how he’s always smiling and his desire to end humanity. He gleefully turns people into akumaand feels no remorse for it. He’s sadistic, manipulative, and finds it amusing to toy with people’s lives. The top hat, the cane, and the way he always looks like he’s s...
At first glance, Charlotte looks more like a doll with some dark colors and an edgy theme. It looked like Mami had an easy victory under her belt when she fought against her, but viewers were shocked at what happened next. After it seemed like Mami won the fight, Charlotte reveals her true form, which looks like a clown with a caterpillar-like body...
Hisoka is one of the first charactersto come to mind when it comes to terrifying anime clowns. He’s strong, selfish, and divides some fans on if they love him or run away. The way he gets excited when finding strong opponents is strange and creepy. He’s had opportunities to kill Gon and his friends, but has let them live because he’s excited at the...
If looking at him doesn’t give viewers the chillsthen his powers and how he uses them will. He might seem more interested in games that humans have invented, but this love comes with a twist for anyone who plays against him. When it comes to creepy clowns in anime, Quetzalcoatl is a little more laid back than some, but this is exactly what makes hi...
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Sep 4, 2024 · Directed by Victor Salva (Jeepers Creepers), these three criminals used clown costumes to terrorize anyone who crosses their paths, and this includes a little boy who is scared to death of clowns. There is really nothing scary about the movie, and the clowns are not terrifying, but mostly forgettable.
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Jul 18, 2022 · In anime, there's an incredible variety of clown characters. Whether they're generic clowns at an amusement park or creepy jesters who would even make Pennywise hide under his bed at night, there's no shortage of possibilities for a clown's role in the plot.
