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.
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.