'KILLER CLOWNS' RETURN
Terrifying footage shows ‘creepy’ clown peering into family home as Stephen King’s new IT film sparks fears craze will return
TERRIFYING footage shows a clown peering into a family home as Stephen King's It film is released - sparking fears the killer clown craze that swept the globe last year could be about to return.
The video, filmed in Wisconsin, America, features a clown holding a set of balloons like the creepy lead character of Pennywise in the horror story.
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It stands still, ominously, before moving slowly towards the front door of the house.
The solitary figure can be seen clutching balloons, in what appears to be the middle of the night.
Once on the doorstep it peers into the camera - while in full clown costume - before turning and walking slowly away from the home.
The footage was filmed in June, demonstrating that while the craze died down after taking over the world in October last year, people were still intent on taking on the killer clown persona.
This is sure to continue as the adaptation of King's 1986 novel is released.
It tells the story of seven children who are taunted by a shape-shifting form called 'It', but usually takes the form of a clown called Pennywise.
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Director Andres Muschietti told USA Today: "And because no-one knows what he'll do next or how, the space between appearances - with the occasional red balloon creepily floating by - becomes a feeling of dread that grows in people's minds.''
Police have issued guidance saying they were anticipating sightings of killer clowns over the next few months.
A spate of incidents were reported in Britain last year with several sightings also recorded across the pond in America.
The Pennsylvania State Police department issued a community awareness bulletin earlier this week saying they expected sightings as soon as this month.
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The notice was issued in anticipation of It being released in the USA today.
Last year in one weekend Thames Valley Police were called to 14 reports of people being intimidated or frightened by others dressed as clowns and Gloucestershire Police had six reports.
South Wales Police also attended numerous reports and in Leicestershire, one woman was scared so badly she went into early labour as the craze baffled much of the UK.
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