If clowns are meant to bring us joy and make us laugh, then why do they appear in so many great horror movies as harbingers of fear and anguish? Whether these traditional symbols of comedy are used to ...

In 2016, in a widely publicized instance of mass hysteria, people around the world reported seeing creepy clowns pop up in various places in their communities. This terrified many folks, but as fans ...

The creepy clown could be considered the mascot of the Halloween season, nearly as pervasive as the jack-o-lantern and far more unnerving. October’s favorite figure has been particularly active this ...

Behind their face paint, creepy clowns reveal our deepest fears about who we can trust. When did clowns—the characters who filled our childhoods with juggling and balloons—become so creepy? For ...

Social media has helped fan the fire of America's clown hysteria, experts say. — -- A creepy clown craze has taken America by storm in recent months, but it’s not the first time a wave of clown ...

FRESNO, Calif. -- People up and down the Central Valley got a unique Valentine's Day surprise this year: clowns delivering their gifts. "It's been a huge hit," said Janice Regalo with Ranch of Horror.

Halloween is upon us, but some people have begun their trick-or-treating early, much to the dismay of law enforcement and school officials. Across metro Atlanta reports of "creepy clown" sightings ...