Killer Klowns from Outer Space is an Odd Pull for 80s Horror Movie Game Adaptations
Officially revealed at this year's Gamescom, Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game is a quirky horror title that few could have seen coming. Born from the 80s cult classic of the same name, Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game evokes the same kind of nostalgia that Friday The 13th: The Game had when it was released. It's unsurprising then for audiences to learn from Gamescom's trailer of the upcoming title that it shares Friday The 13th's executive director Randy Greenback, giving fans of both horror classics an idea of what they can expect from Killer Klowns From Outer Space.
However, as bizarre a choice as it might be to pick up a franchise that was first on the big screen in 1988, Killer Klowns From Outer Space might actually be the ideal source material to adapt into video game format. With the rising popularity of asymmetrical multiplayer games, especially within the horror genre, Killer Klowns From Outer Space could be the perfect blend of zany gamer high jinks with surreal, heart-pounding terror. But out of all possible choices for a 80s horror adaptation, many players are wondering just why exactly Killer Klowns beat out the competition.
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Out of all the horror movie villains and monsters developer Teravision Games could have chosen, Killer Klowns was not the most obvious choice. While considered a cult classic nowadays, the franchise hasn't seen much activity beyond industry talk of possible reboots, sequels, and possible spin-offs every couple of years. However, away from the big screen, Killer Klowns appears to perform well to general audiences, cropping up at special events such as Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights in the
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