Clowns have been known for being more frightening than funny for the longest time in the horror genre. There is a reason why the fear of clowns has its own term, "coulrophobia." What was once a ...

Social media has helped fan the fire of America's clown hysteria, experts say. — -- A creepy clown craze has taken America by storm in recent months, but it’s not the first time a wave of clown ...

Among the many ghosts and ghouls in the horror genre, one of the most terrifying tropes has to be the killer clown. These scary figures are likely popular for the same reason that mascot horror has ...

I told the BBC that clowns tend to be scary because of their exaggerated looks and evil representation in films. Obviously, the vast majority of individuals are not scared of clowns in a day-to-day ...

The scary clown has become a horror staple. Featuring Art the Clown as the main villain, Damien Leone’s new film “Terrifier 2” is so gruesome that there are reports of viewers vomiting and passing out ...

Coulrophobia, the fear of clowns, is considered to be one of the most common phobias. Approximately 10% of surveyed individuals report having severe coulrophobia, while an estimated 50% report some ...