25 Scary-Clown Movies That'll Give You Nightmares for Days

The Joker is perhaps the most famous clown in pop culture. Joaquin Phoenix's take on the Joker hails from the famous DC character, but the Todd Phillips film has an undeniable element of psychological terror that makes the character less playful and more horrifying. Phoenix stars as Arthur Fleck, a failed clown and standup comedian who descends into madness while getting by in Gotham City. While clownish jump scares are sparse, murder and violence are prevalent throughout the movie. And with the Joker at the center of this film, be prepared for plenty of unnerving clownery.