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| Aliens, Clowns & Geeks | |
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| Directed by | Richard Elfman |
| Written by | Richard Elfman |
| Starring | Bodhi Elfman |
| Music by | Danny Elfman |
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| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Aliens, Clowns & Geeks (formerly titled Hipsters, Gangsters, Aliens and Geeks) is a 2019 American science fiction comedy film written and directed by Richard Elfman and starring Bodhi Elfman. The film features Verne Troyer in his final film appearance.
Cast
- Bodhi Elfman as Eddy Pine
- Verne Troyer as Emperor Beezel-Chugg
- Steve Agee as Jumbo
- French Stewart as Professor von Scheisenberg
- George Wendt as Father Mahoney
- Rebecca Forsythe as Helga Svenson
- Angeline-Rose Troy as Inga Svenson
- Nic Novicki as Fritz
Release
The film premiered at the 2019 Morbido Film Fest in Mexico City. The film was also released as a drive-in double feature along with the director's cut of Forbidden Zone at the Valley Film Festival on January 30, 2021. It was then released on DVD and Blu-ray on June 7, 2022.
Reception
The film has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on eight reviews.
Josh Millican of Dread Central gave the film a positive review and wrote, "This is one of those films that can’t be compared to anything else–a uniquely bizarre experience with the ability to enrage, enthrall, but mostly entertain!"
Tony Sokol of Den of Geek awarded the film four stars out of five and wrote, "Aliens, Clowns & Geeks is silly, goofy, stupidly intelligent, and absolutely what a mad scientist would order."
Alan Ng of Film Threat rated the film a 7 out of 10 and wrote, "There are still filmmakers out there willing to tell stories just for the sake of irreverent fun..."
References
- Sokol, Tony (August 30, 2019). "Richard Elfman On His Upcoming Aliens, Clowns & Geeks". Den of Geek. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- Mack, Andrew (September 23, 2019). "HIPSTERS, GANGSTERS, ALIENS AND GEEKS Teaser: Richard Elfman's Brand of Gonzo Cinema on Full Display". Screen Anarchy. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- Coffel, Chris (September 13, 2019). "[Review] 'Aliens, Clowns and Geeks' is a Zany, Over-the-Top Sci-Fi Comedy". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- Millican, Josh (August 20, 2019). "Exclusive: Richard Elfman Talks ALIENS, CLOWNS & GEEKS + Image Gallery". Dread Central. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- Millican, Josh (October 12, 2019). "ALIENS, CLOWNS & GEEKS to Premiere at Morbido Film Fest". Dread Central. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- Sokol, Tony (October 9, 2019). "Aliens, Clowns & Geeks to Premiere at Morbido Film Fest". Den of Geek. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- Millican, Josh (January 16, 2021). "LA: FORBIDDEN ZONE: DIRECTOR'S CUT and ALIENS, CLOWNS & GEEKS Drive-In Double-Feature on January 30th". Dread Central. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- Korngut, Josh (May 19, 2022). "'Aliens, Clowns & Geeks': Richard and Danny Elfman Return With More Cult Mayem [Video]". Dread Central. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- Major, Michael (May 19, 2022). "Richard Elfman's ALIENS, CLOWNS, & GEEKS Sets Blu-ray & DVD Release". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- Prange, Stephanie (May 19, 2022). "Comedy 'Aliens, Clowns & Geeks' Headed to Blu-ray and DVD June 7 From MVD". Media Play News. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- "Aliens, Clowns & Geeks". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- Millican, Josh (January 24, 2021). "ALIENS, CLOWNS & GEEKS Review–Raunchy Horror-Comedy is a Riotous Crowd-Pleaser". Dread Central. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- Sokol, Tony (January 22, 2021). "Aliens, Clowns & Geeks Review: Sci-Fi Comedy Aims Low And Scores High". Den of Geek. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- Ng, Alan (January 30, 2021). "Aliens, Clowns & Geeks". Film Threat. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
External links
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