Hello everyone and welcome back to Survive This Crit! This Deep Dive episode we explore the cult classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)! Join us as we explore the making of these Klowns, the Chiodo Brother’s, The Dickies, what qualifies a cult classic and so much more! 

And don’t worry The Acid Roll Recipe is coming soon! 

Timestamps:

0:50 - Highs & Lows

4:44- What We’re Watching

8:37- Introducing Killer Klowns

15:48- Monster Movie Trivia

21:31- Our Thoughts & Opinions

28:17- Campy Themes in Killer Klowns

31:16- Dave vs Mike Debate

37:16- The Chiodo Brothers Deep Dive

47:38- Klowns Creation and Special Effects Deep Dive

58:14- John Massari Deep Dive

59:39- The Dickies Killer Klowns Theme Song

1:04:20- Pop Culture Impact & Cult Classics 

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Resources:

Killer Klowns IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095444/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cl_sm

Killer Klowns Awards: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095444/awards/

Killer Klowns Origin story: https://laist.com/shows/the-frame/the-origin-story-of-the-1988-cult-classic-killer-klowns-from-outer-space

Killer Klowns Facts: https://facts.net/movie/31-facts-about-the-movie-killer-klowns-from-outer-space/

Chiodo Brothers Website: https://chiodobros.com/

Chiodo Brothers Andrew King Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHk0hMELvmI

Chiodo Brothers Calgary Herald Interview: https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/movies/brothers-behind-killer-klowns-to-headline-calgary-horror-con

Chiodo Brothers Yahoo Interview: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/killer-klowns-from-outer-space-the-chiodo-brothers-interview-130019448.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALPCeIxKSk2rIp8UMD6WYrqmkHXOqzySnYsjcvBHkZzt0-yDqVowhUE_E0POISgLAz2Y4tc12VhCFnMu3fXyFimQLIxB273PC46n03wt8qQ-lT4EVITP0quZHPxk108s-ncuruSM758y7LzwGtr2BGc8CJcpbgZrWrrgQnhUrI1-

Chiodo Borthers True Shepherd Entertainment Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-bZkimCuZU

Stephen Chiodo CalArts Faculty: https://filmvideo.calarts.edu/programs/experimental-animation/program-faculty/stephen-chiodo

The Chiodo Brothers’ Bios: https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/artists/chiodo-bros#:~:text=About%20chiodo%20bros,and%20animatronic%20props%20and%20costumes.

Screenrant: Making of Killer Klowns https://screenrant.com/killer-klowns-from-outer-space-behind-the-scenes-making-of-facts/

Killer Klowns Resurrgence: https://movieweb.com/killer-klowns-outer-space-resurgence/

Defining Cult Classics: https://movieweb.com/what-is-a-cult-classic/