A new documentary, Clown Panic, revisits the widespread fear caused by mysterious clown sightings in 2016.
Directed by Ed Perkins, the 84-minute documentary explores how viral videos, social media posts and news coverage fuelled public anxiety as reports of creepy clowns emerged across the United States and other countries.
The film features archival footage and interviews with witnesses, law enforcement officers, professional clowns and cultural commentators, offering a closer look at how the unusual phenomenon developed into a worldwide talking point.
Clown Panic premiered on Hulu in the United States on October 12, 2026, as part of its Halloween programming.
The documentary examines the impact of social media on public perception and how fear can spread rapidly in the digital age.
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