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Shakes the Clown (1991) - Punishment Spoilers! #577

Ep. 577

Once upon a time, Stevie gave Kylo (Korey) a punishment movie about an alcoholic clown. This is that review. Punishment movies are back!


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Dueling gangs of clowns are pitted against each other in this outrageous dark comedy. Shakes, an alcoholic kid's party clown, finds himself framed for murder and must get off the sauce to clear his name.


Release date March 13, 1992 (USA)

Director Bobcat Goldthwait

MPAA rating R

Running time 1h 27m

Distributed by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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