Killer Klowns from Outer Space video game will feature some of the Chiodos’ sequel ideas

Back in 1988, the Chiodo Brothers brought us the cult classic horror comedy Killer Klowns from Outer Space (watch it HERE) – and pretty much ever since, they have been hoping to get the chance to make a sequel to the film. There’s still no word on a Killer Klowns 2, but sometime in 2023 there will be a Killer Klowns from Outer Space video game released for PC, Playstation 5, Playstation 4, Xbox Series, and Xbox One… and during a conversation with ComicBook.com, the Chiodos revealed that some of the ideas they had for a sequel have been worked into the game.

Edward Chiodo told the site, “The game is being developed by Teravision with us acting as executive producers and creative advisers. One of our main focus points was making sure that the game captures the right look and unique spirit that the film had which fans feel so emotionally connected to. We needed to make sure the Klowns looked like our Klowns, made sure they acted like our Klowns and did Klowny things when pursuing and killing people. Of course the folks from Teravision also have their own amazing new ideas, not just for the game that fans will play when it first releases, but also for whatever’s coming after that – like new maps, new vibes and new crazy approaches to the Killer Klowns experience. We helped them to ensure that these new ideas which are incorporated into this universe feel authentic, organic and in line with how we see it. However, we have also unlocked our treasure chest and shared our notebooks of ideas that we have been working on for 35 years with the team. We gave them insight into the origins of the Klown race and tease at the possibility they’ve been visiting Earth for a very long time. But it became clear very early on that the gameplay wouldn’t support the narrative of our continued stories for the franchise, but it would allow us to share many of the new weapons and antics we’ve been playing around with all these years. We’re really excited to say that fans can look forward to seeing some of our ideas for fun kills that we never got to put on film and also learn more about the Klowns’ larger mythology and world.“

Stephen Chiodo added: “We have so many ideas for amazing new Klown kill gags that we have been toying with and we’re thrilled to say that we were able to include many in the game. However, we have some ideas that don’t quite fit the medium of games, so we have a lot that we’re saving that we could pursue in the future. There’s just so much still left to explore and new dimensions of the Klown universe that we would love to bring to life for the fans.“

Killer Klowns from Outer Space (the movie) was directed by Stephen Chiodo from a screenplay he wrote with his brother Charles Chiodo. Stephen and Charles also produced the film with their other brother, Edward Chiodo. It has the following synopsis:

When teenagers Mike and Debbie see a comet crash outside their sleepy small town, they investigate and discover a pack of murderous aliens who look very much like circus clowns. They try to warn the local authorities, but everyone assumes their story is a prank. Meanwhile, the clowns set about harvesting and eating as many people as they can. It’s not until they kidnap Debbie that Mike decides it’s up to him to stop the clowns’ bloody rampage.

Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson, Royal Dano, John Vernon, Michael S. Siegel, Peter Licassi, and Christopher Titus star.

The Killer Klowns from Outer Space video game sounds like it’s going to be a blast, so it should be a lot of fun to have this game to play while we continue to wait for the film sequel to get off the ground. Are you looking forward to the video game? Share your thoughts on this one by leaving a comment below.

And to read more of the Chiodo interview, click over to ComicBook.com.