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Cleaver: Rise of the Killer Clown 2015

★ 6.76 votes71 min📅 2015-10-05

In the grimy underbelly of small-town America, the chilling saga of *Cleaver: Rise of the Killer Clown* (2015) unfolds with brutal precision.

Director: MJ Dixon

Cast

Andrew M. Greenwood
Cleaver / Carlton Layton
Stephanie Price
Carley Lewis
Vicki Glover
Vicki Glover
Katey Kirby
Holly-Anne Dodkins
Mary-Beth Palmer
Georgie Smibert
Georgie Smibert
Deputy Howells
Cy Henty
Cy Henty
Frank Palmer
Jimi James
Jimi James
Sheriff Hatcher
Emma Wilde
Francine Palmer
Maria Barr
Caroline Layton
Kylie Slevin
Sara Allen

Frequently Asked Questions

What is *Cleaver: Rise of the Killer Clown* (2015) about?

The film follows Carlton Layton, a former children's entertainer who snaps after finding his wife with another man. Five years later, a babysitter becomes the target of a masked killer known as "The Cleaver" on a fateful Halloween night. The story blends revenge, suspense, and classic horror tropes.

Who directed *Cleaver: Rise of the Killer Clown*?

MJ Dixon directed this intense horror film, bringing a raw, grindhouse-inspired aesthetic to the story.

Who stars in *Cleaver: Rise of the Killer Clown*?

The cast features Andrew M. Greenwood, Stephanie Price, Vicki Glover, Holly-Anne Dodkins, and Georgie Smibert in key roles.

Is *Cleaver: Rise of the Killer Clown* (2015) worth watching?

For horror fans craving an unpolished but energetic slasher, *Cleaver: Rise of the Killer Clown* delivers. Its tight runtime and killer clown premise make it a guilty pleasure, despite its indie roots. Just don't expect big-budget scares.

How long is *Cleaver: Rise of the Killer Clown*?

The film runs for 71 minutes, a compact runtime that keeps the tension high.

About Cleaver: Rise of the Killer Clown (2015) — The Halloween Horror Where the Clown's in Charge

In the grimy underbelly of small-town America, the chilling saga of *Cleaver: Rise of the Killer Clown* (2015) unfolds with brutal precision. Directed by MJ Dixon, this indie horror gem dives into the mind of a former children's entertainer who snaps after discovering his wife's infidelity. Donning his garish clown costume once more, Carlton Layton—now known as "The Cleaver"—embarks on a night of blood-soaked vengeance. Five years later, the specter of his madness returns when babysitter Carley Lewis is drawn into a Halloween nightmare, pursued by a masked killer with a taste for terror. The film drips with the raw tension of a slasher classic, blending psychological horror with visceral scares in just 71 taut minutes.

Against the backdrop of neon-lit streets and shadowy doorways, *Cleaver: Rise of the Killer Clown* (2015) twists a familiar trope—the jolly clown—into something sinister. The atmosphere is claustrophobic and unsettling, with the killer's iconic outfit serving as a dark mirror to childhood innocence. With a cast led by Andrew M. Greenwood and Stephanie Price, this compact but intense feature delivers a slice of grindhouse horror that lingers long after the credits roll. Perfect for fans of low-budget terror with a raw edge.