During the previous fall, there was a concerning trend where individuals disguised as terrifying clowns frightened people walking alone or with their pets in the evenings.
Authorities are alerting the public that this trend might resurface with the release of the movie “It,” based on the renowned horror novel by Stephen King, which premiered in cinemas this week.
Last year, the emergence of ‘creepy clowns’ was noted, with numerous incidents of individuals dressing up as frightening clowns. This trend originated in the United States, expanded to Canada, and later reached multiple other countries.
The initial documented case was in South Carolina, where a 9-year-old boy reported that two clown-costumed individuals attempted to lure him into the woods. While many cases were deemed ‘pranks,’ some had more sinister intentions.
With the return of the modernized version of Stephen King’s horror classic “It,” authorities in the United States have already begun issuing public warnings, anticipating a revival of the ‘horror clown’ phenomenon.
Pennsylvania police mentioned in an official statement that they anticipate the resurgence of the ‘creepy clown’ around September coinciding with the reappearance of the movie “It” in theaters.
Encountering a scary clown alone at night would undoubtedly be a terrifying experience – what are your thoughts on this?
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