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Clowntergeist is a horror movie from 2017 directed by Aaron Mirtes, who also plays a role in the film. The movie follows Emma, played by Monica Baker, and her group of friends who unwittingly awaken an evil spirit when they steal a clown statue from a cemetery. Emma and her friends are typical college students who love to party and have fun. One night, while out drinking, they stumble across a mysterious clown statue in a cemetery. Thinking it would be a funny prank, they steal the statue and take it back to their apartment. However, they soon discover that the clown statue is more than just a harmless decoration when it starts to move on its own.

At first, the pranks seem harmless. The clown, which they affectionately name "Ribcage," moves around the apartment, moving objects and scaring the friends. But when one of Emma's friends is brutally attacked by Ribcage, they begin to realize that there is something sinister going on.

The group seeks the help of a supernatural expert, who warns them that they have awoken an evil spirit known as a clowntergeist. The clowntergeist is a vengeful entity capable of possessing and controlling people, and it will stop at nothing to get revenge on those who wronged it.

From there, the movie takes a dark turn as the clowntergeist starts to possess Emma's friends one by one. Each possession is more terrifying than the last, with the clowntergeist using the person's body to carry out its evil deeds.

Emma and her last remaining friend must fight to survive the clowntergeist's wrath and figure out how to get rid of it before it's too late.

The movie is a unique take on the classic haunted object horror trope, as it swaps out the usual haunted dolls, mirrors, and houses for a creepy clown statue. The use of a clown as the villain is particularly effective, as many people already have an inherent fear of clowns.

The acting from the main cast is strong, particularly Monica Baker as Emma. Baker has a compelling screen presence and does an excellent job of portraying the fear and desperation that her character goes through as the clowntergeist tightens its grip on her friends and loved ones.

The practical effects in the movie are also impressive. The clowntergeist itself is a terrifying sight, with the clown makeup and twisted facial expressions creating a truly disturbing villain. The makeup and costume work on the possessed characters is also well done, adding to the overall feeling of dread and horror.

The pacing of the movie is also well done. The tension builds slowly but steadily throughout the first half of the movie, with the pranks from the clown statue becoming more and more sinister. But once the clowntergeist is revealed, the movie kicks into high gear, with the possessions and killings coming fast and furious.

One drawback of the movie, however, is the dialogue. While the actors do a good job with what they're given, the script is often clunky and heavy-handed. The attempts at humor also fall flat more often than not and detract from the overall horror of the film.

Overall, Clowntergeist is a solid horror movie that is sure to make viewers' skin crawl. The use of a clown as the villain is effective, and the practical effects are well done. While the dialogue could have been better, the strong acting and pacing make up for it. Horror fans looking for a scary, unique take on the haunted object trope should definitely give Clowntergeist a watch.

Clowntergeist is a 2017 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 3.0.