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This is a horror movie that doesn't have to rely on jumpscares; it doesn't have to rely on possession or creepy rituals, even though it's got both. And gore; I had to look away in one scene in particular. The actual horror is the all-too believable manipulations of a foster mother with a hidden agenda, and our feeling of powerlessness to stop her. This was the kind of film that it would be excruciating to have to leave before seeing the end, because it makes you care about its characters so much. You'll probably even finding yourself root for the villain. This is the best horror movie I've seen in a while and it stuck with me for days.

I haven't enjoyed a comedy-horror this much since Scream.

With a premise as cliche as killer clowns coming out of cornfields, I expected something silly, but I didn't expect it to be this much fun. It was genuinely witty; a few scenes that got prolonged laughter out of the audience. The slasher-style kills were handled with more humor than cruelty, which I appreciated because I'm a bit squeamish. The reveal isn't a major shock, but I was kept guessing along the way and I wasn't always right. This movie was overall far better than I expected from the trailer and I wouldn't mind watching it again.