The creepy clown emerged from the crass and bawdy circuses of the 19th century
- Written by Madeline Steiner, Postdoctoral Fellow of History, University of South Carolina

The scary clown has become a horror staple.
Featuring Art the Clown as the main villain, Damien Leone’s new film “Terrifier 2” is so gruesome that there are reports of viewers vomiting and passing out in the theater. And...