A Killer Klowns From Outer Space sequel could happen at Netflix says its director and creator Stephen Chiodo whose latest movie, Alien Xmas, is now playing on the streaming service.
However, at issue is the studio that owns the rights, MGM.
“Look, MGM controls Killer Klowns,” said Chiodo of the flick that was released in 1988. “If [fans] write MGM and say, ‘Where’s our sequel? Where’s that property?’ There’s so many ways they can exploit this thing. It’s really the fan base… We have tons of ideas to really carry that through… So there’ll be hopefully something in the future.”
Killer Klowns From Outer Space sequel being discussed
The good news is that Chiodo says they are talking about the A Killer Klowns From Outer Space sequel, which would be pretty awesome (cue the epic music score!).
“We are talking to them. We’re talking all the time. Get this: we’ve been trying to do a sequel since we made the film and fans get angry with us,” explained Chiodo. “We don’t mention it too much, because they get angry. They say, ‘Oh, what’s the matter with you guys?’ But we’re trying. The business is just a bear, moves at a glacial pace. There’s interest, and it wanes and flows. You get some executives who really want to do it, then, all of a sudden, musical chairs. They’re out, a new regime is in, and they don’t get it. We’ll see how Alien Xmas does with the Netflix people. We’ll see if they can embrace our sensibility.”
Regarding a sequel, there have been plans for a Killer Klowns 2 as Chiodo and his brother came up with “Return of the Killer Klowns from Outer Space in 3D” around 2009 with was going to feature new Klowns, but as noted, it has no company backing the project, so it’s considered in development hell.
Who knows? Maybe if fans petition MGM for a Killer Klowns From Outer Space sequel it will get made.
Regarding Alien Xmas on Netflix, it’s an animated movie about a young elf who mistakes a tiny alien for a Christmas gift, not knowing her new plaything has plans to destroy Earth’s gravity — and steal all the presents. Now playing.
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