I recently watched Cleaver: Killer Clowns (2019) on Tubi. The storyline follows a group of friends on a road trip who pick up the wrong hitchhiker, leading them to a farm run by Cleaver and his demented family. Cleaver has some twisted games in store for the group, but they're not going to enjoy them...
Directed by Mj Dixon (Thorn), the film stars Georgie Smibert (The Girl Who Loves a Girl), Kimberly Lasi (Sober City), Matthew Baunsgard (Freddy's Fridays), and Derek Nelson (I Am Rage).
This is a poorly written, mediocre-acting, low-budget horror film, and it feels like one. However, the kills are surprisingly good, with fun gore, creative blood splatter, and some truly cringeworthy scenes... so I kind of liked it. The costumes and makeup are also decent. The villains, though not the best when they're talking, are fun to root for, and I actually enjoyed their presence. The ending is cheesy but sets up the potential for more in the series.
In conclusion, Cleaver: Killer Clowns is what you'd expect from a low-budget, indie horror movie, but it does have a few redeeming elements for genre enthusiasts. I'd give it a 4.5/10 and only recommend it with the right expectations.
