Today I welcome Full Bleed Zine creators and artists Eerie Ed and Tombstone Tony (aka Edward Witt and Tony Recktenwald) to talk about the excellent gateway horror classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988). We discuss all things special effects, Ed’s hatred of clowns, what we would do if we encountered a circus tent in the woods, and how more horror movies need a cool theme song. We also chat about the power of Letterboxd connections and the wonderful horror community in Chicago. Ed and Tony are two of the most positive welcoming people I’ve met— their positivity & joy about the genre is contagious. Take a listen!

If you are in Chicago, come hang at Super-Horror-o-Rama at the Music Box Theater! Ed and Tony are programming a great two-night double feature on September 25-26, 2026. Come to one or both films! And be sure to pick up Full Bleed Zine at select comic book stores in Chicago (or buy a digital issue)!

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00:00-20:00- Intro / Chicago Horror Community Love / How Ed and Tony Got Into Horror and First Saw Killer Klowns

20:00- 47:00- Brief Synopsis / Scariest Scenes / Special Effects / Characters / Favorite Gags

47:00-01:05:00- Genre / The End / Theme Song

01:05:00- 01:12:00- Double Feature Ideas / Outro

Please note, timestamps are estimates.

References:

* Super-Horror-o-Rama– Music Box Theater in Chicago (Ed and Tony’s involved screenings are September 25 and 26, 2026- come to one or both!)

* Full Bleed Zine info

* Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Making of Killer Klowns featurette on YouTube

* Killer Klowns from Outer Space: Visual Effects with Gene Warren featurette on YouTube

* Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE)

* Ruined Podcast

Find Us:

* Follow Full Bleed Zine on Instagram.

* Follow Chloe’s Letterboxd and Instagram.

* Find other great film pods on the Now Playing Network.

The clips used in this episode are from the Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) trailer and film, and the theme song Killer Klowns by The Dickies are used for educational purposes.

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