Almost certainly yes. Almost every “horror clown” that exists marks Gacy as an inspiration.
Americans also have Stephen King’s “It” as a well known cultural touchstone, as well as just the general fear of being around a strange man who hides his face.
I wonder if John Wayne Gacy has anything to do with it.
Almost certainly yes. Almost every “horror clown” that exists marks Gacy as an inspiration.
Americans also have Stephen King’s “It” as a well known cultural touchstone, as well as just the general fear of being around a strange man who hides his face.
It also explains why the shift away from clowns happened around that time. In the 50s and 60s they weren’t considered creepy.