We are non-violent." The "Northampton Clown" became famous in September after he was spotted standing around Northampton, U.K., silently grinning and looking scary, as clowns are wont to do.

So, let’s take a closer look at how real-life events and characters inspired the creation of this murderous clown. One of the most direct influences for Pennywise was the infamous serial killer ...

This is really not funny ... The police described the scary clowns as part of an “international trend that has gathered momentum on social media.” The United States over the decades ...

The demented clown — real name Ryan Wyatt, Field of Screams’ co-creative director — towers above the younger girl in his ...

“When you start doing the lines, if they’re not precise, you’ll end up with a really crazy-looking clown,” she explained. For over five years, Hernandez, a 35-year-old makeup artist and ...