Apocalypse Clown is a 2023 Irish comedy film written and directed by George Kane and staring David Earl, Natalie Palamides, Ivan Kaye, Fionn Foley and Amy De Bhrun. The film centres around a mysterious technological blackout in Ireland that decides into anarchy and chaos as a tour of washed-up clowns make their way across the countryside for one last shot of fame. Apocalypse Clown is a funny entertaining film that is worth a watch.
The direction in the film is good. All the actors do a good job in the film. Due to the film having such a tight nit cast all the actors work well together and really bounce off each other well. The mood of the film is good. The film has good sense of comedy, and it works well creating a funny film. also, the film uses its horror style well creating a good moody atmosphere to the film. this horror style is mixed well with the comedy creating a funny comedy horror film.
The acting in the film is good. David Earl does a good job as Bobo a former children’s entrainer now tuned a depressed homeless alcoholic. Natalie Palamides does a good job as Funzo a horror film style clown with a European accent who unintentionally scares people. Ivan Kaye doers a good job as The Great Alphonso an egotistical circus performer and former TV clown. Fionn Foley does a good job as Pepe an arrogant and classically trained but untalented mime artist. Amy De Bhurn does a good job as Jenny Malone a reporter that wants to do more than clickbait journalism.
The writing in the film is good. The film set up some genuine intrigue and mystery with the apocalyptic advent and the way the film comes together and fun. The comedy in the film works. The film uses dark comedy well to create and funny and surreal story. The film also uses its horror nature well to creating genially disturbing scenes.
The cinematography in the film is good. Nothing is shot overly amazing, but the image is clear looks good and you can clearly see what’s going on. The special effects are good. The piratical effects are good and work well in the film particularly the blood and gore effects. The CGI although not amazing is not terrible and fits with the weird nature of the film.
Apocalypse Clown is a fun, funny, entertaining film that fans of comedy horror should watch.