Clown in a Cornfield

Packed with sharp dialogue and impressive performances (Douglas being particularly good), this one doesn’t clown around.

... clever and thrilling enough in bloody spurts...

Good old-fashioned slashers never get old for horror fans as long as they’re done right, and this is like a fresh splatter to the head with a smile.

The kills here are creative, making use of everything from cattle prods to bench presses, and the film has an extremely firm grasp on the tone of its violence.

...works well enough, like a pair of big, red squeaky shoes.

...isn’t as smart as it needs to be in order to prove that it’s more than its title.