R.L. Stine's Afraid of Clowns Lands 2027 Movie Adaptation
The film is a loose follow-up to Stine's 1999 short story, centering on Ringmaster Rollo's clown troupe in Redhaven.
A movie adaptation of R.L. Stine's short story Afraid of Clowns is set to release in 2027, according to ScreenRant. The film is described as a loose adaptation that works as a follow-up story, focusing on the aftermath of the original tale.
The official synopsis centers on Ringmaster Rollo and a clown troupe in Redhaven, where a character named Frankie tries to stop the clowns from taking her little brother.
Stine's original Afraid of Clowns was part of the 1999 collection Nightmare Hour. That version followed a boy terrified of clowns who is kidnapped and tortured into becoming one.
Stine's work has been adapted for the screen before, including the Fear Street movie series on Netflix, which was based on his stories. Goosebumps, his best-known series, has also had multiple adaptations.
Quick answers
When is the Afraid of Clowns movie coming out?
The adaptation of R.L. Stine's short story is set to release in 2027.
What is the Afraid of Clowns movie about?
The official synopsis follows Ringmaster Rollo and a clown troupe in Redhaven, and a character named Frankie trying to stop the clowns from taking her little brother.
Is the Afraid of Clowns movie based on a book?
It is a loose adaptation of R.L. Stine's 1999 short story of the same name, which appeared in the Nightmare Hour collection.