Aliens, Clowns & Geeks
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| Aliens, Clowns & Geeks | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Richard Elfman |
| Written by | Richard Elfman |
| Starring | Bodhi Elfman |
| Music by | Danny Elfman |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Aliens, Clowns & Geeks[1] (formerly titled Hipsters, Gangsters, Aliens and Geeks)[2] 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.[3][4]
Cast
[edit]- 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
[edit]The film premiered at the 2019 Morbido Film Fest in Mexico City.[5][6] 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.[7] It was then released on DVD and Blu-ray on June 7, 2022.[8][9][10]
Reception
[edit]The film has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on eight reviews.[11]
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!"[12]
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."[13]
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..."[14]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.